Scientists have discovered a gene called the adipose gene, present in all humans. Those with good copies of the gene are much thinner than those with poorly functioning copies (MSNBC).
Of course, the scientific community is very excited about this. Suppose they were able to put the gene in pill form? Then everyone could be skinny and live happily ever after!
We know a person’s weight is about more than genes, however. I believe that genes may make a person more likely to go one way or the other – however, eating habits and exercise determine a good portion of this.
I propose …read more