They have identified 13 genes that determine whether our body shape resembles a round apple or is rather pear-shaped, Nature Genetics reports.
The effect of body-shaping genes is more pronounced in women. However, it’s not just about more or less feminine curves – the distribution of fat around the waist rather than on the thighs and buttocks can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
According to the BBC, a spokesman for the British Heart Foundation, the discovery made by scientists from Oxford University and the Medical Research Council based on a study of 77 thousand. people may lead to the development of new dietary recommendations and new medications. Among the 13 body-shaping genes are those responsible for controlling cholesterol, insulin levels, and insulin resistance, among others. (PAP)
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