600 genetic variants affecting puberty age in women, 45% indirectly via weight gain, linked to type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and shortened lifespan risks.
A study led by the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge discovered 600 genetic variants affecting puberty age in women, including 45% that indirectly influence it by accelerating weight gain in infants and children. Early puberty raises risks for type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and shortened lifespan. The findings could help create genetic scores for high-risk individuals, enabling early interventions.
July 01, 2024
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