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The THIN GENE Study

       We all know someone who seems able to eat everything in sight but never puts on a pound. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is looking for these people because they may have the "Thin Gene"!

       A goal of the Thin Gene Study is to identify those genes responsible for thinness and those genes responsible for obesity. If scientists can identify the differences in the genetic make-up, diet and exercise behaviours of people who have always been thin compared to people who are obese, it will help in the fight against obesity.

Take Part in Cutting Edge Science!

       This is very exciting work since there is very little research done on this topic... and you can be part of it! Over the next 2 years the Heart Institute will be recruiting 1000 lean people (the thinner the better!) to take part in the study.

Do YOU have the Thin Gene?

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Research Coordinator:

    Sybil Hebert, RD
  sybil@thingene.ca

     613-761-4684

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