Obesity, Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retrievers and Humans May Share the Same Obesity Gene
A new study published in Science found that British Labrador retrievers have multiple genes related to canine obesity, of which are also associated with human obesity. Obesity Gen
How a Labrador retriever’s genes might affect the dog’s obesity risk
Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.
Labradors And Humans Share The Same Obesity Genes New Study
Pippa flops by the Aga oven chewing on a stick. At just 12 weeks old, this labrador retriever puppy looks cute but clueless. But when she hears the w
Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese
Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.
Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labrador retrievers more likely to develop obesity
The gene found to be most strongly associated with obesity in Labradors is called DENND1B. Humans also carry the DENND1B gene, and the researchers found that this gene is also linked with obesity in people.
Genetic drive to overeat found in labradors and humans
Researchers found that changes in a particular gene, one of the building blocks of biological code that produces the blueprint for how our bodies work, alters the chemical signals that tell our brains we've had enough to eat.
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Family Reunites with Senior Labrador Retriever Over 7 Years After Someone Stole the Dog from Their Yard
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Senior Labrador's Kind Gesture After Realizing Mom Has a Baby in Her Belly Is Everything
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