Dr Søren Brage (MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge), joint senior author on the study says: «Providing quantitative estimates regarding the dose - response relationship is essential for approximating how changes in levels of physical activity in the general population would impact disease incidence, and would support more nuanced guidance to the public and evidence - based dialogue in clinical settings.» (sciencedaily.com)
Dr James Woodcock (Centre of Excellence for Diet and Activity Research, University of Cambridge), the other joint senior author on the study, adds: «We already knew that PA has a major role to play in tackling the growing worldwide epidemic of T2D. (sciencedaily.com)
Professor Nicole Soranzo, senior author on both studies from the Sanger Institute and University of Cambridge, added: «The BLUEPRINT project has provided the worldwide research community with detailed insights and understandings that will form the basis of important blood cell research for many years to come. (sciencedaily.com)