Mutation causes mice to behave as if they have an eating disorder

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A genetic mutation associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders in humans has now been found to cause several behavioral abnormalities in mice that are similar to those seen in…
SOURCE: Eating Disorders News From Medical News Today – Read entire story here.

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