FTO gene
A gene that can predispose individuals to inflammation in response to high levels of saturated fat.
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#33 – Rudy Leibel, M.D.: Finding the obesity gene and discovering leptin
Peter Attia MD
A gene whose variants are associated with a predisposition to obesity, particularly through their impact on food intake and central nervous system circuitry.
Manolis Kellis: Biology of Disease | Lex Fridman Podcast #133
Lex Fridman
The 'fat and obesity-associated' gene, initially thought to be directly responsible for obesity based on strong genetic association, but later research revealed its actual mechanism involved distant genes.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A gene polymorphism identified to play a role in the context of a high-fat diet.
Ben Greenfield on The Portal (w/ host Eric Weinstein), Ep. #022 - Wheat From Chaff in Human Fitness
Eric Weinstein
A gene that can predispose individuals to inflammation in response to high levels of saturated fat.
Fructose, Knee Sleeves, Weight Loss Variability, and James Krieger (Episode 30)
Stronger By Science
A gene colloquially known as the 'fat gene,' strongly correlated with obesity rates due to its impact on hunger and satiety rather than metabolism directly.
All these things could be making you fat, scientists say
Sabine Hossenfelder
A gene that affects the production of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and is linked to increased BMI and longer feelings of hunger after eating.
Creatine, Genetics, and Dr. Peter Fitschen (Podcast Episode 1)
Stronger By Science
A gene studied for its implications in hunger, satiety, and obesity, showing that perceived genetics can affect physiological responses.