A meta-analysis identifies new loci associated with body mass index in individuals of African ancestry

Overview of attention for article published in Nature Genetics, April 2013

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News story from IOL on Wednesday 17 April 2013

IOL, 17 Apr 2013

Genes Found That Influence Obesity In People Of African Ancestry

Medical News Today, 17 Apr 2013

The largest genetic search for "obesity genes" in people of African ancestry has led to the discovery of three new regions of…

News story from The Independent on Sunday 07 April 2013

The Independent, 07 Apr 2013

Risk Of Breast, Prostate And Ovarian Cancer Increased By Genetic 'Spelling Mistakes'

Medical News Today, 30 Mar 2013

More than 80 genetic 'spelling mistakes' that can increase the risk of breast, prostate and ovarian cancer have been found in a…

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