There are
multiple genes in the body that contribute to eye color, Dr. Fredrick says.
Not exact matches
Sokolowski says it's particularly interesting that one
gene should have
multiple roles
in feeding and obesity
in the
body, a characteristic known as pleiotropy.
The team identified
multiple germline mutations
in the human
genes responsible for SNRK production that were directly associated with higher
body mass index, higher waist circumference and risk of obesity
in a cohort of 12,000 women who participated
in the Women's Health Initiative.
Some of the genetic factors that are being researched right now are
multiple genes contributing to the disease (there are about a dozen
genes that are leading candidates), and the possibility of epigenetic interactions (that is, certain
genes and other biological molecules that determine whether and when certain
genes present
in the
body are turned on or off) that may contribute to schizophrenia.
Truly transforming
gene therapy correcting defective
genes in large part / whole
body and / or
multiple organs is still way off.
Green tea -LRB--)- epigallocatechin -3-gallate reduces
body weight with regulation of
multiple genes expression
in adipose tissue of diet - induced obese mice