Author Topic: FAT gene found (Read 501 times)

mrblack · « **on:** November 03, 2003, 03:16:45 PM »

(Reuters) - Scientists said on Monday they had identified a key gene suspected of causing obesity, opening up the possibility of developing early screening programs to identity people at risk. The team compared genome-wide scans of 576 fat arsed and 646 normal weight adults in France, from which they identified two alternative forms, or alleles, of an appetite-stimulating gene called KNIFE and FORK. One form of the gene was found to be protective against obesity while the other increased the risk of obesity.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2003, 03:23:28 PM »

It is genetic?

So that explains all the fat Ethiopians!

I had always thought (apparently incorrectly) it was sitting on one's bellybutton eating too much.

DmdNexus · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2003, 03:36:40 PM »

Don't forget, there's the KFC, BK, TB, and McD genes.

As well as the B&J Cookies and Cream gene.

Modas · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2003, 03:37:13 PM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
So I had always thought (apparently incorrectly) it was sitting on one's bellybutton eating too much.

Preach on!!!

lazs2 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2003, 04:08:23 PM »

they were on the brink of discovering the fat gene a decade ago but funked and sob discovered it first and ate it. Said " it tastes like baby."
lazs

LePaul · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2003, 04:14:35 PM »

Heck I found it ages ago. Right smack in the middle of this here Bsoton Creme Doughnut... ...all gone now!

Tarmac · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2003, 07:05:55 PM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
It is genetic?

So that explains all the fat Ethiopians!

I had always thought (apparently incorrectly) it was sitting on one's bellybutton eating too much.

Of course it's the gene's fault. And McDonald's fault.

Since these fat people are disadvantaged by this condition that they cannot control, we'll need to institute government programs of fat stamps, fat welfare, diet pill subsidies, and fat healthcare (for the fat-correcting surgeries, of course).

Or just ban the donuts!

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2003, 10:00:52 PM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
they were on the brink of discovering the fat gene a decade ago but funked and sob discovered it first and ate it. Said " it tastes like baby."
lazs

NAY EHT TAYSTED LAHK CHEECKIN!

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2003, 10:17:05 PM »

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Originally posted by FUNKED1
NAY EHT TAYSTED LAHK CHEECKIN!

H0r53|-|17, 3\/3ry0|\|3 |<|\|0\/\/5 cheeckin i5|\|'t f477y!

And if anyone bans the donuts, I shall smite thay with a golden bellybutton pounding thay shant fohget.
-SW