The study found that sound waves stopped adipocyte differentiation, the process where precursor cells turn into mature fat ...

For some people, the quest to lose weight feels like a constant struggle. Now, scientists have revealed that a newly discovered 'fat gene' could be to blame. Experts from the University of ...

That’s the conclusion of a striking new study from Kyoto University. Researchers found that simple sound waves — nothing more ...

Discover the biological factors that allow some people to maintain their weight while others struggle with fat, from genetic ...

A new study shows that sound isn’t just heard by the ears. Sound waves altered gene expression and influenced fat cell differentiation in culture.

Work has begun in the UK on developing new tests that will spot if someone has “fat genes”. The project, which seeks to create simple blood or saliva tests, is being undertaken by a team at ...

"Loss of function" mutations in the gene were seen in one out of approximately 600 people in the Biobank, and seemed to contribute to a healthier fat distribution, as well as metabolic improvement ...

Some people have all the luck. A new study shows that certain individuals with a gene mutation can slurp down milk shakes or other high-fat food and drink without a nasty jump in cholesterol.

Variations in the FTO gene, also known as the ‘fat gene’, are strongly associated with a higher risk of obesity, particularly among certain ethnic groups. Research shows those who carry at ...