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Scientists Find Gene That Converts Carbs to Fat


Science & Tech  (tags: humans, gene, SCD-1, carbohydrates, fat, conversion, liver, science )

Eduardo
- 746 days ago - thestar.com
Switching off one key gene in the liver can virtually halt the conversion of carbohydrates into body fat. While the SCD-1 gene exists in every cell in the body, its specific actions in the liver are essential for the production of body fat from high carb.
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