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Eat All You Want- And Don't Get Fat 29 Apr 2k If you're like me, envious of those skinny models for weight- loss ads constantly seen on TV, here's hope: Workers found the gene in mice that promotes the production of cells that store fat. It becomes active only if the mice get a fatty diet during their growth phase. Mice lacking that gene may eat all they want and whatever they want, but don't get fat. The corresponding gene in humans is more than 98% identical to the mouse gene, so workers hope to find a drug that interferes with its effect. (BMJ; 8 April 2000:962:news) Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013