An international team of scientists has now found that a genetic mutation may enable people to cut down their sugar intake. Led by scientists from the University of Nottingham in the UK, the study ...

They found a gene -- the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene -- that makes ... "Our study suggests that genetic variation in our ability to digest dietary sucrose may impact not only how much sucrose ...

The international study, which is published in Gastroenterology, shows that genetic variations in the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene are associated with the intake, and preference, of sucrose-rich foods ...

They found a gene -- the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene -- that makes people dislike sugary foods ... The gene is also associated with irritable bowel syndrome -- a common functional disorder, said the ...

The work provides novel genetic insights into dietary preferences and opens the possibility of targeting ... It also involves scientists internationally from Copenhagen, Greenland, Italy and Spain as ...

Scientists have identified a genetic mutation which may be the key to stopping people from craving sugary treats. The findings open up the possibility of developing treatments to target the gene in ...

Scientists have identified a genetic mutation which may be the ... According to the study, people who lacked a specific gene, called sucrase-isomaltase (SI), ate fewer sugary foods, while those ...

According to the study, people who lacked a specific gene, called sucrase-isomaltase (SI), ate fewer sugary foods ... with 79% of the population consuming up to three sugary snacks a day. “At the same ...