Genetics

I think the Fat Gene is an interesting discovery because now individuals can appreciate more acutely that everything they are has come from their parents. I am sure they will also find a good runner gene or a good at sport gene. I mean that is what genetics are - a mixed creation of your parents abilities.

My family genetics is litered with sport - my great grandad played cricket for England whilst my Mum played county sports and my Dad played for a club. All my family and cousins play sport and it is something we all found relatively easy to do. All a result of our genetic blue print. We all still enjoy exercise as we retain our competiveness and this has kept our body weight under control as we age.

Drinking is the same hence why orientals with a poor historical background in alcohol intake would struggle against those from Irish Descendants (my Dad being one.) To improve their tolerance to alcolhol and their alcohol gene I suspect they will need to continue their drinking and pass these improved alcohol resistance genes to their off spring. Genes also miss a generation as sometimes hair and eye colour is inherited from grandparents.

So the point is yes there is a fat gene but surely the best way to ensure future generations are not effected is by encouraging individuals to improve their lot via more exercise and better eating habits. It may not significantly improve their lot but might for future generations as their genetic blueprint is handed down. Only a thought.