More Than 300 Genes May Work Differently After Even A Little Weight Gain,

Subscription Publication) reports, “An ambitious new study published this month in Cell Systems” enumerates “for the first time the thousands of changes in genes and various biological systems that may occur after even a small amount of weight gain, and which may – or may not – be reversed if the weight is then dropped.” In the 23-participant study, researchers found that “318 genes worked differently after most subjects had gained even a little weight.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/well/eat/data-dieting-weight-gain-loss-fat-genes.html?mtrref=undefined&gwh=3816FB0A1954B606D73C07DC6B774447&gwt=pay