Scientists have identified five new genes that play a key role in deciding the size of belly fat paving the way to treat obesity better. A person’s measure of belly fat is reflected in the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference and it is estimated that genetics account for about 30-60 percent of waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Kira Taylor assistant professor at School of Public Health University of Louisville and her team have identified five new genes associated with increase of waist-to-hip ratio. The discovery moves science a step closer to developing a medication to treat obesity or obesity-related diseases.
