Genetic mutation makes Labrador always hungry, researchers claim
Published date: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:08:05 +0700Researchers have claimed that quarter of Labrador Retriever dogs have a genetic mutation that leaves them feeling hungry all the time while burning fewer calories than other dogs.
The University of Cambridge's Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience found that the mutts have an insatiable hunger and low energy use caused by a mutation in a gene called pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC).
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Cambridge, UK |
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08/03/2024 |
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VRP148119 |
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Duration: 01:38 |
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University of Cambridge Labrador Retriever |
