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Gene deficiency that causes obesity also protects from heart disease, finds new study

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Model of changes in lipid metabolism seen in people with MC4R deficiency. Credit: Nature Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-025-03976-1

Deficiency of the gene melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is linked with obesity among adults. A recent study has found that the same deficiency also leads to surprising outcomes such as reduced risk of…

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