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Recent Advances in Human Genetics and Epigenetics of Adiposity: Pathway to Precision Medicine?
Gastroenterology - 1 May 2017
Fall Tove, Mendelson Michael, Speliotes Elizabeth K
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Obesity is a heritable trait that contributes to substantial global morbidity and mortality. Here, we summarize findings from the past decade of genetic and epigenetic research focused on unravelling the underpinnings of adiposity. More than 140 genetic regions now are known to influence adiposity traits. The genetics of general adiposity, as measured by body mass index, and that of abdominal obesity, as measured...
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