New gene variants found in childhood body mass index

Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

An international team of scientists has identified novel gene locations associated with childhood body mass index -- an important measurement related to childhood obesity. This largest-ever genetic study of childhood BMI may offer biological clues to designing future interventions.

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