Scientists have pointed out of that 30 genes which might to lead to regulate the timing of puberty in females. It is believed that most of these genes also seemingly play a vital role with respect of body weight regulation or fat metabolism.

The international team of authors who investigated 32 genome-wide association studies that comprised of more than 87,000 women from Australia, Europe and the United States. The replication findings in another group comprised of almost 15,000 women.

In top of the fact the two genes already known to play a role in the age of puberty, the team found 30 new genes and claimed hints about that evidence for another 10 genes.

The newly discovered gene comprised of four that have earlier been linked with body mass index (a clinical measure of weight).

Senior author Dr. Joanne Murabito, an associate professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine stated:"Our study found genes involved in hormone regulation, cell development and other biological pathways associated with mechanisms age at menarche [onset of first menstruation], which shows that the timing of puberty is controlled by a complex range of biological processes."