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Genetic mutations can cause obesity, say Cambridge University researchers

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a novel genetic cause of severe obesity which, although relatively rare, demonstrates for the first time that genes can reduce basal metabolic rate - how the body burns calories.

Previous studies (performed by David Powell and colleagues at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals in Texas) demonstrated that when the gene KSR2 (Kinase...

Texas

In their 25th anniversary year Texas release their brand new studio album ‘The Conversation’ through [PIAS] Recordings on 20 May 2013. Following the album release, Texas will return in November with a full UK tour including a visit to Plymouth Pavilions on Friday 15 November 2013 and a string of dates around the country.

Texas’s eighth album, ‘The Conversation’ is their first in eight years and is the latest in a career that has seen the band sell over 30 million albums worldwide with a succession of multi-platinum albums ‘White on Blonde’, ‘The Hush’ and ‘Greatest Hits’. This...

Texas bring their 'Conversation' to Plymouth Pavilions

In their 25th anniversary year Texas release their brand new studio album ‘The Conversation’ through [PIAS] Recordings on 20 May 2013. Following the album release, Texas will return in November with a full UK tour including a visit to Plymouth Pavilions on Friday 15 November 2013 and a string of dates around the country.

Texas’s eighth album, ‘The Conversation’ is their first in...

Explosion at fertiliser plant in Texas

At least three people were reportedly killed, dozens of others were injured and about six firefighters were missing after a massive blast and huge fireball tore through a Fertiliser facility in West Texas, about 20 miles north of Waco.

A huge plume of smoke - laden with toxic anhydrous ammonia - was visible for miles and was being pushed by winds blowing from the south, officials said...