The international study shows that genetic variations in the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene are associated with the intake, and preference, of sucrose-rich foods. Scientists found that mice lacking ...

Genetic variations in the SI gene influence sucrose consumption and preference, with the potential for targeted therapies to curb sucrose intake and improve metabolic health. The study offers new gene ...

It was observed that people in Greenland consumed less sucrose-rich foods as they were unable to digest it. People in UK with a partially- functional SI gene were more inclined to sucrose-rich ...

The work provides novel genetic insights into dietary preferences and opens the possibility of targeting SI to selectively reduce sucrose intake at the population level. The study was led by Dr ...