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A nonadaptive scenario explaining the genetic predisposition to obesity: the "predation release" hypothesis.

Cell metabolism - 1 Jul 2007

Speakman John R

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The "thrifty gene hypothesis" suggests we evolved genes for efficient food collection and fat deposition to survive periods of famine and that now that food is continuously available, these genes are disadvantageous because they make us obese in preparation for a famine that never comes. However,...

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PMID: 17618852
DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2007.06.004

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