Obesity is complex and often caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, the food environment, and behavior. A gene called SH2B1 plays an important role in regulating food intake, and new research from Michigan Medicine explores how this gene affects the brain and how it could be leveraged to treat obesity and related diseases.
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