Summary of human linkage and association studies.

doi:10.1023/a:1025640014835

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Summary of human linkage and association studies.

Behavior genetics - 1 Jul 1997

Pérusse L, Chagnon Y C

Abstract excerpt

It is now widely accepted that genes play a significant role in the development of human obesity. The mapping of genes contributing to obesity and to regional fat distribution in humans is based on association and linkage studies. This article presents a review of these studies in humans for phen...

Topics

Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Genetic Linkage
Genetic Markers
Humans
Models, Genetic
Obesity
Phenotype

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