Genetics can predispose some individuals ... to eat too much and suffer from extreme obesity. While some rare forms of ...

Research on epigenetic changes resulting from the environment can give us clues into obesity in mice--and humans. For instance, in normal, healthy mice, the agouti genes are kept in the "off ...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYTM) on Monday released topline results from the pivotal Phase 3 TRANSCEND trial ...

The same genetic mutation is also found in Labrador retrievers, and could explain why this breed is particularly prone to obesity. According to the experts, the mutation may also be linked to ...

Genetic variants associated with canine obesity, particularly DENND1B, are also associated with obesity in humans, new research revealed. Notably, labrador retrievers carrying DENND1B had around 7 ...

The scientists followed up on these results with human genetic data, including large cohorts that contained sequencing data from individuals with early onset, severe obesity. Variants in DENND1B also ...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RYTM) announced Monday that its lead asset, setmelanotide, reached the main goal in a pivotal ...

Study results in a rare form of obesity could help the company expand use of Imcivree, which is approved for two genetically ...

Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.