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Gene-Environment Interplay in the Development of Overweight.
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine - 1 Sept 2023
de Roo Marthe, Hartman Catharina, Veenstra René, Nolte Ilja Maria, Meier Karien, Vrijen Charlotte, Kretschmer Tina
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Overweight in youth is influenced by genes and environment. Gene-environment interaction (G×E) has been demonstrated in twin studies and recent developments in genetics allow for studying G×E using individual genetic predispositions for overweight. We examine genetic influence on trajectories of overweight during adolescence and early adulthood and determine whether genetic predisposition is attenuated...
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