{"product_id":"genes-and-obesity-hardback-9780123750037","title":"Genes and Obesity (Hardback) 9780123750037","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGenes and Obesity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe latest developments in how genes play a role in obesity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. Bouchard (Volume editor)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780123750037\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 December 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.69 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePRAISE FOR THE SERIES: \u003cbr\u003e\"Full of interest not only for the molecular biologist-for whom the numerous references will be invaluable-but will also appeal to a much wider circle of biologists, and in fact to all those who are concerned with the living cell.\" \u003cb\u003e--British Medical Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003ci\u003eGenes and Obesity\u003c\/i\u003e reviews the latest developments in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Claude Bouchard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenes and pathways contributing to obesity: a systems biology view\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eThomas Drake\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of adipose tissue biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeter Arner and Ingrid Dahlman\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of brown adipose tissue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eLes Kozak\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObesity caused by single genes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of lipodystrophies and ectopic fat deposition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobert Hegele\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of common forms of overweight and obesity\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of adipose tissue distribution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuth Loos\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics and human dietary intake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eDanielle Reed\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics and eating disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohannes Hebebrand and Anke Hinney\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of metabolic rates and energy expenditure\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics of physical activity level and sedentary time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimothy Lightfoot and Trudy Moore-Harrison\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvances in epigenetics and relevance to obesity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlfredo Martinez, Javier Campion, Fermin Milagro\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre there metabolic complications of obesity precipitated by genetic factors?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlan Shuldiner\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom animal models to human genetics to practical applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Molecular biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Molecular biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Molecular%20biology%20%5BPSD%5D%22\"\u003ePSD\u003c\/a\u003e], Biochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biochemistry%20%5BPSB%5D%22\"\u003ePSB\u003c\/a\u003e], Genetics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Genetics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Genetics%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSAK%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSAK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649304416536,"sku":"9780123750037","price":92.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780123750037_d443b0a8-0210-4909-bc64-62111b099158.jpg?v=1694352107","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/genes-and-obesity-hardback-9780123750037","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}