Large scale genome wide association analyses of food intake uncover associations with health and behavior

Abstract

The molecular genetics of food intake knows two substantial challenges. First, only two genetic loci have been discovered in the published GWAS literature. Second, there exist no reliable measurement methods of habitual food... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Fleur Meddens (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Complex Trait Genetics, Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Research)
  2. Ronald de Vlaming (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
  3. Niels Rietveld (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
  4. James Lee (University of Minnesota Twin Cities)
  5. Daniel Benjamin (University of Southern California)
  6. Carson Chow (NIH/NIDDK)
  7. Philipp Koellinger (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

Topic Areas

Statistical Methods , Health (e.g., BMI, Exercise)

Session

9C-OS » BMI and Eating Behavior (13:15 - Saturday, 1st July, Forum)

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