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Jan 11, 2018

This Week in Nature: Jan 11, 2018

In Nature this week: a genomics search engine, and more.

Jan 11, 2018

People at High Genetic Risk of Obesity May Benefit More From Healthy Diet

In an observational study, a Tulane University-led team found that people at genetic risk of obesity who started to eat a healthy diet lost more weight than those not at risk.

Jan 09, 2018

WuXi NextCode, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Partner Around Rare Metabolic Syndromes

Rhythm is using WuXi's artificial intelligence capabilities to support drug development targeting pathways associated with genetic obesity syndromes.

Jan 08, 2018

Exome Sequencing Data Links ADCY3 to Severe Obesity

Two papers in Nature Genetics found that loss-of-function variants in ADCY3 were associated with severe obesity, and that ADCY3 could be a treatment target.

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: Aug 22, 2017

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: Apr 24, 2017

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

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The Scan

Lander Nominated for Science Advisor

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Eric Lander to serve as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Associated Press says.

What's It Called?

Nature News writes that scientists are trying to figure out how to name the new strains of SARS-CoV-2 that are emerging.

Twin COVID-19 Studies

The New York Times reports that researchers are studying identical twins who had COVID-19 to understand the influence of genetics on disease severity.

PNAS Papers on Positive Epistasis in Cystic Fibrosis, Tiger Rattlesnake Genome, More

In PNAS this week: epistasis affecting cystic fibrosis, Tiger rattlesnake genome gives venom insight, and more.

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