Genes and Obesity

A number of genes have been identified that are associated with an increased Body Mass Index (BMI), the standard measurement of obesity. This title provides a forum for discussion of discoveries, approaches, and ideas. It includes reference guide for researchers involved in molecular biology and related fields.

Introduction by Claude Bouchard Genes and pathways contributing to obesity: a systems biology view Thomas Drake Genetics of adipose tissue biology Peter Arner and Ingrid Dahlman Genetics of brown adipose tissue Les Kozak Obesity caused by single genes Genetics of lipodystrophies and ectopic fat deposition Robert Hegele Genetics of common forms of overweight and obesity Genetics of adipose tissue distribution Ruth Loos Genetics and human dietary intake Danielle Reed Genetics and eating disorders Johannes Hebebrand and Anke Hinney Genetics of metabolic rates and energy expenditure Genetics of physical activity level and sedentary time Timothy Lightfoot and Trudy Moore-Harrison Advances in epigenetics and relevance to obesity Alfredo Martinez, Javier Campion, Fermin Milagro Are there metabolic complications of obesity precipitated by genetic factors? Alan Shuldiner From animal models to human genetics to practical applications