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.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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 obesity could lead to new treatments. This volume reviews the latest developments in the field. * This series provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas * Contributions from leading scholars and industry experts * Reference guide for researchers involve.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
III. The State of Knowledge in the Genetics of Obesity
Physical Description:1 online resource (417 p.).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1282954504
9781282954502
9786612954504
6612954507
0080962033
9780080962030
ISSN:1877-1173 ;