Genes and obesity /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Bouchard, Claude
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, ©2010.
• Σειρά: Progress in molecular biology and translational science ; v. 94.
• Θέματα: Obesity > Genetic aspects.; Adipose tissues > Metabolism.; Eating disorders > Genetics.; MEDICAL > Endocrinology & Metabolism.; MEDICAL > Nutrition.; Electronic books.

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...