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People who are obese live an average ten years less than people of normal weight.

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The Leading Cause of Death is Heart Disease (24.3%)


Followed by Various Cancers (23.3%)

(Percentage of Cancer Deaths)

Lung (27 %)
Colon (9.1 %)
Breast (7.2 %)
Prostate (4.9 %)


Source : CDC

Did you know that obesity is largely a genetic problem?

In the brain, special neurons sense hormones and regulate metabolism and appetite. If you have too much fat, your brain directly signals your fat cells to release their energy.

It works like a fuel gauge. People gain excess fat when this gauge isn't sensitive enough.

Your Genes

By studying thousands of genomes, scientists have discovered several genes that regulate body weight. Many of the top obesity-associated genes are found in this exact part of the brain! Scientists who study these genes calculate that body weight is between 70% to 90% genetic.

These genes also influence how much we need to exercise to stay healthy!

A recent study used fitness trackers to determine the relationship between genes and exercise to body mass index (BMI). They discovered that people with specific genetic markers had to exercise 3-4 hours more per day to stay thin.

This study only tested 700 people, and a single gene. infinome will test many more people and genes

infinome is a free science experiment that anyone can join!

Help us cure obesity for good

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We are a growing number of people who are sick of being sick

Join us!

*BMI of experiment participants

Step 1

Track your steps and sleep with a wearable like Fitbit or Jawbone

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Step 2

Get your genome tested with 23andMe

Step 3

Tell your friends!

infinome needs data from many people to truly benefit the health of millions

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