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Study Links 41 Genes to Childhood Obesity Traits

2/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen examined plasma proteomes in over 3,000 children and adolescents, uncovering the intricate ways genetics, age, sex, and BMI shape protein levels. This research sheds light on the connection between plasma proteins and childhood obesity, pinpointing 41 genes tied to cardiometabolic traits and calling for more in-depth longitudinal studies.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen examined plasma proteomes in over 3,000 children and adolescents, uncovering the intricate ways genetics, age, sex, and BMI shape protein levels. This research sheds light on the connection between plasma proteins and childhood obesity, pinpointing 41 genes tied to cardiometabolic traits and calling for more in-depth longitudinal studies.