Dogs' history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in weight gain for humans.

Pippa flops by the Aga oven chewing on a stick. At just 12 weeks old, this Labrador retriever puppy looks cute but clueless. But when she hears the word "biscuit," her entire demeanor changes. Ears pricked,

Dogs are a compelling model of human obesity, in part because they develop obesity due to similar environmental influences as people.

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime. Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans.

Researchers examining British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes connected to canine obesity. The investigations revealed that these same genes, including one called DENND1B, are associated with obesity in humans as well.

A gene that makes Labradors more likely to overeat is the same gene found in obesity-prone humans, new research has shown.

Obesity genes that cause dogs to pile on the pounds have been identified, with the same genes associated with obesity in humans.

New research reveals obese humans and Labradors may share the same gene variant - DENND1B - that causes them to overeat. The health and wellness experts Rio.life say man’s best friend can teach us a lot about hereditary obesity.

Gene that regulates energy balance shared by lab retrievers and humans, but researchers say effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime

Researchers found that changes in a particular gene, one of the building blocks of biological code that produces the blueprint for how our bodies work, alters the chemical signals that tell our brains we've had enough to eat.