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Oct 20, 2017

Physical Inactivity, Poor Sleep Can Amplify Genetic Risk of Obesity

University of Exeter researchers used UK Biobank data to examine the interaction of genetic risk factors for obesity, physical activity, and sleep.

Aug 22, 2017

This Week in PNAS

In PNAS this week: host contributors to typhoid fever risk, effects of obesity-related variants near TMEM18, and more.

Aug 14, 2017

Lessen the Chances

Even with a genetic predisposition toward obesity, the Washington Post notes there are steps people can take to lessen that risk.

May 23, 2017

There's Diet and Exercise and There's Genetics

The Irish Times looks into whether everyone benefits the same from advice to exercise and eat right.

May 02, 2017

Keep on Moving

Researchers find that physical activity can attenuate the effect of genetic obesity risk, as ABC News reports.

Apr 24, 2017

This Week in PLOS

In PLOS this week: loci linked to body mass index measurements, long non-coding RNA expression and urothelial carcinoma prognosis, and more.

Mar 13, 2017

African Ancestry-Specific Variant Linked to Increased BMI, Obesity

An NHGRI-led team found a variant in the SEMA4D gene that was present in people of African descent, but not in people of Asian or European ancestry.

Mar 07, 2017

Birth Weight Influenced by Environmental, Genetic, Epigenetic Factors

GUSTO study researchers said maternal lifestyle, fetal genetic, and fetal epigenetic factors affect birth weight and early childhood adiposity.

Mar 01, 2017

Arivale Updates Wellness Service With Polygenic Profiles

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The company, still collecting utility data, anticipates that this more complex analysis will lead to better personalization of health and wellness strategies for its clients.

Dec 22, 2016

Three Genes Linked to Being Overweight, But Healthy

Danish researchers link the expression of three genes to being obese, but metabolically healthy, the Guardian reports.

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The Scan

To See More Clearly

Nature News reports that researchers in Japan hope to soon test the use of reprogrammed stem cells to treat damaged corneas.

Which Fish Is Which?

A new approach may help limit the number of fish that are mislabeled at markets or restaurants, according to New Scientist.

The Suspects, Too

At Slate, the R Street Institute's Nila Bala discusses the privacy rights of suspects that genetic genealogy approaches in law enforcement bring up.

This Week in PNAS

In PNAS this week: numerous mobile genetic elements contribute to Vibrio cholerae drug resistance, troponin I mutations in sudden infant deaths, and more.

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