Genes and Obesity

ISBN: 9780123750037 出版年：2010 页码：417 Academic Press_Series

A number of genes have been identified that are associated with an increased body mass index (BMI), the standard measurement of obesity. By analyzing these genes, researchers hope to gain a better understanding of what causes obesity and develop ways to tackle the problem. The study of genes and obesity could lead to new treatments. Genes and Obesity reviews the latest developments in the field.This series provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideasContributions from leading scholars and industry expertsReference guide for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields