Why some people are biologically wired to eat more than others
In short: While modern lifestyle and diet are primary drivers of the obesity epidemic, your DNA plays a distinct role in how your body manages appetite. Geneticist Giles Yeo explains the biological variations that dictate why we differ in our hunger responses.
Giles Yeo, a neuroscientist and geneticist at the University of Cambridge, explores how genetic makeup influences appetite control. While the current obesity crisis is largely a result of contemporary food environments and lifestyle shifts, individual differences in genetics mean that some people naturally consume more than others.
The talk examines genetics as a tool to decode the biological variations in how our brains regulate food intake and body weight. By understanding these underlying mechanisms, researchers can better differentiate between environmental influences and inherent biological predispositions.
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