Genes and obesity /

A number of genes have been identified that are associated with an increased body mass index (BMI), the standard measurement of obesity. By analyzing these genes, researchers hope to gain a better understanding of what causes obesity and develop ways to tackle the problem. The study of genes and obe...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Bouchard, Claude
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/AP, c2010.
Series:	Progress in molecular biology and translational science ; v. 94.
Subjects:	Adipose tissues > Metabolism. Eating disorders > Genetics. Obesity > Genetic aspects. Tissu adipeux > Métabolisme. Troubles du comportement alimentaire > Génétique. Obésité > Aspect génétique. Obesity > Genetic aspects Electronic books.
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