Friday, April 13, 2007

 

The Fat, Selfish, Greedy Gene

Scientists at Oxford University have isolated the so called 'fat gene' that makes people eat cakes and pies. The gene works by gorging itself on other genes and then latching itself onto the side of and organ, like the kidney, where it stays for years without moving. The gene can also combine with other 'fat genes' to make 'superfat genes' that can increase a person's appetite for burgers, fizzy drinks, big cars and loose fitting trousers.

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