This paper presents the 12th update of the human obesity gene map, which incorporates
published results up to the end of October 2005. Evidence from single‐gene mutation …

Understanding of the genetic influences on obesity has increased at a tremendous rate in
recent years. By some estimates, 40 to 70 percent of the variation in obesity-related …

This is the tenth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating published results up
to the end of October 2003 and continuing the previous format. Evidence from single‐gene …

This paper presents the eleventh update of the human obesity gene map, which
incorporates published results up to the end of October 2004. Evidence from single‐gene …

The prevalence of obesity in children and adults in the United States has increased by more
than 30% over the past decade. Recent studies of the physiology and molecular genetics of …

This is the ninth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating published results
through October 2002 and continuing the previous format. Evidence from single‐gene …

Only three fundamental mechanisms can underlie the development of obesity: 1) relative
increase in energy intake; 2) relative decrease in energy expenditure; and 3) preferential …

ABSTRACT A considerable amount of research on the genetics of obesity has been
reported in the past few years. Despite evidence that genetic factors play a significant role in …

This report constitutes the eighth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating
published results up to the end of October 2001. Evidence from the rodent and human …

Linkage and association studies between three exonic polymorphisms in the leptin receptor
gene and body composition variables in the HERITAGE Family Study were undertaken …