# Researchers at the University of Pretoria have identified a gene potentially responsible for diet-induced obesity. This discovery offers new insights into how certain individuals are more susceptible to weight gain from high-fat diets. The team, led by Melvin Ambele from the Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine, believes this gene could be pivotal in developing targeted therapies for obesity. The findings mark a significant advancement in understanding the genetic factors contributing to obesity.
University of Pretoria scientists identify gene linked to diet-induced obesity