Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden ...

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

Discover how the Obesity Gene DENND1B affects both Labradors and humans, shedding light on the genetic link to obesity and ...

Learn about the canine genome-wide association study revealing obesity genes. The research identifies DENNDB as a key factor ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge studied labrador retrievers, known for being foodie dogs. Read more at ...

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

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

The saying dogs take after their owners may be truer than we thought. Dogs and humans have been discovered to share genes that are responsible ...

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

If you are unlucky enough to get genes that make you prone to obesity, they manifest in greater appetites, making it harder ...

This insatiable appetite is a quirk of the Labrador breed, encoded in their genes. It’s one of the reasons why labs are particularly prone to obesity. And according to a new study at the University of ...