Chunky Monkeys: Study hints how genes, pedigree, and environment influence adult obesity

In 2004, the monkeys of the Vervet Research Colony got an unpleasant surprise. Scientists had noticed that the 350-or-so African green monkeys, also called vervets, were getting a little chunky, so they changed the animals’ diet from regular monkey chow to high-fiber, high-protein fare. For the vervets, it was goodbye Hungry Man, hello Lean Cuisine. “It was […]

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