Laziness has a genetic nature, according to the scientists from McMaster University, Canada. The doctors have identified the genes which, in their state of "deep sleep", can make an active worker lazy. Full story

Now genetics know how to explain why some people are good and efficient workers, while others would rather sit around the house and watch TV all day long. Laziness gene has been found by scientists at University of North Carolina. They have discovered 20 genome parts responsible for laziness in mice and also selected a new, lazy, mouse breed. Full story

Sedentary way of life quickens the aging processes in the body, claim scientists at King’s College London. They conducted a study involving 2400 twin pairs. The volunteers filled in the questionnaires involving such questions as periodicity and intensity of physical exercises, and also made blood tests. Regarding the blood test, the scientists were interested in the length of the telomere – the chromosome part serving as Full story