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Neuromedin beta: a strong candidate gene linking eating behaviors and susceptibility to obesity.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Dec 2004
Bouchard Luigi, Drapeau Vicky, Provencher Véronique, Lemieux Simone, Chagnon Yvon, Rice Treva, Rao D C, Vohl Marie-Claude, Tremblay Angelo, Bouchard Claude, Pérusse Louis
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BACKGROUND: Obesity is frequently associated with eating disorders, and evidence indicates that both conditions are influenced by genetic factors. However, little is known about the genes influencing eating behaviors. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to identify genes associated with eating behaviors. DESIGN: Three eating behaviors were assessed in 660 adults from the Quebec Family Study with the use of the...
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