Findings from a research project exploring the genomes of 6,500 Danish individuals indicates that those with one of two particular variants of the FGF21 gene more likely to enjoy and seek out sugary substances. This discovery is leading to additional questions about the function of the gene and food taste preference.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/crave-sugar-maybe-its-in-your-genes/
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