Even Small Amounts of Weight Gain Can Change Genes

          A study reported in Cell Systems and reported by the New York Times indicates that even a small gain in weight can result in “thousands of changes in genes and various biological systems” and that these changes may not be completely reversed by losing that weight.  The study found that 318 genes worked differently after even small increases in weight.  For more information on this fascinating study check out the references below.

New York Times: Big Data Comes to Dieting

Cell Systems: Integrative Personal Omics Profiles during Periods of Weight Gain and Loss