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Obesity--is it a genetic disorder?

Journal of internal medicine - 1 Nov 2003

Loos R J F, Bouchard C

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Obesity is one of the most pressing problems in the industrialized world. Twin, adoption and family studies have shown that genetic factors play a significant role in the pathogenesis of obesity. Rare mutations in humans and model organisms have provided insights into the pathways involved in bod...

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PMID: 14535962
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2796.2003.01242.x

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