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Lack Of Energy-Regulating Gene Caused Mice To Become Obese And Insulin Resistant

Submitted by MedicalReplies on Wednesday, 25 November 2009No Comment

A team of scientists in the US found that mice lacking a gene that is involved with and controls enzymes that regulate energy production in cells became obese and insulin resistant even though they ate less and exercised more than their brothers and sisters.

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Lack Of Energy-Regulating Gene Caused Mice To Become Obese And Insulin Resistant

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