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Gene oppositely controlled by dietary protein, sugar Researchers have discovered a gene in flies whose activity rises and falls depending upon the amount of protein and sugar in the insects` diets. The findings, reported in the April issue of Cell Metabolism, might shed light on the way the insects` bodies—and perhaps those of humans too—handle dietary extremes, including high-protein, low-carb diets like the Atkins, according to the researchers. These findings are also yielding new clues about the links between diet and life span.
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