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Two Childhood Obesity Genes Discovered  Researchers say they've
discovered two gene variants that play a role in childhood
obesity. The findings are part of a large analysis of genetic
studies involving thousands of children from the United States,
Europe, and Australia. Though little is known about the two gene
markers, they're likely tied to intestinal function, according
to a study published Sunday in Nature Genetics. The genes appear
to increase the risk of obesity in the first few years of life,
even in children as young as 2. "We're going to continue to look
for more genes, and the more information we get, the more
accurately we will eventually make lifestyle decisions for
children based on their genetic makeup," study author Struan
Grant, associate director of the Center for Applied Genomics at
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, told USA Today. "This
is giving us new insight