Common genetic variation near MC4R has a sex-specific impact on human brain structure and eating behavior.

Obesity is associated with genetic and environmental factors but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identified obesity- and type 2 diabetes-associated genetic variants located within or near genes that modulate brain activity and develop...

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Main Authors: Annette Horstmann, Peter Kovacs, Stefan Kabisch, Yvonne Boettcher, Haiko Schloegl, Anke Tönjes, Michael Stumvoll, Burkhard Pleger, Arno Villringer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3774636?pdf=render