Labradors and humans share the same obesity genes
Pippa flops by the Aga oven chewing on a stick. At just 12 weeks old, this Labrador retriever puppy looks cute but clueless.
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Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese
Dogs carrying the genetic variant most associated with obesity, DENND1B, had around 8% more body fat than those without it.
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New Obesity Gene Identified Causes Dogs to Want More Food–And it’s Also in Humans Prone to Over-Eating
Obesity genes that cause dogs to pile on the pounds have been identified, with the same genes associated with obesity in ...
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What chunky dogs and obese people have in common — and what it tells us about weight loss
They measured each dog’s body fat and compared their obesity status to their DNA. Dogs carrying DENND1B had about 8% more body fat than those without it. “Studying the dogs showed us something ...
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Army disregarded physical fitness standards to hit recruitment goals
According to the policy, any recruit who sought to join the Army was supposed to be, at most, only 8% above body fat requirements to enlist before training to comply with military standards.
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Army Is Breaking its Own Body Fat Standards to Meet Recruiting Numbers, Watchdog Says
The fitness track of the preparatory course allows applicants who are as much as 8% above Army body fat standards to enlist. The normal Army standard is up to 26% body fat for men and 36% for women.