Original article by Cathy O’Leary
The West Australian – Page: 3 : 27-Aug-14

Medical researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth have identified a new gene that is linked to obesity. Dr Sof Andrikopoulos of Melbourne University says the discovery of the gene is like to result in changes to the way diabetes is classified and treated, noting that a range of genetic factors rather than lifestyle choices contribute to the onset of diabetes

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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, HARRY PERKINS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, DIABETES SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN DIABETES EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION, AUSTIN HOSPITAL