Unraveling the Gene Mystery  

作　　者：Tang Yuankai 

出　　处：《Beijing Review》2012年第52期40-41,共2页北京周报（英文版）

摘　　要：In an experiment, scientists exchange the microorganisms of a fat mouse＇s intestinal Wact with those of a thinner counterpart.Over a period of time they feed both the same amount of food, after which, the fat mouuse turns thin while the once slim one grows fat.Genomics is transforming the conception of life while facilitating a new approach to medicine In an experiment,scientists exchange the microorganisms of a fat mouse’s intestinal tract with those of a thinner counterpart.Over a period of time they feed both the same amount of food,after which,the fat mouse turns thin while the once slim one grows fat.The procedure is conducted by a research team headed by Yang Huanming,an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)and Chairman of the Shenzhen branch of the Beijing Genomics Institute(BGI)."There are more than 170 kinds of bacteria in our bowels,"Yang said."Whether you are fat or not is to a large extent determined by your genes."Yang’s research has brought new hope for those battling the bulge.However,his research goes even further.

关 键 词：G基因 脂肪 微生物 科学家 肠道 

分 类 号：R440[医药卫生—诊断学]