Epigenetic ON/OFF Switches for Obesity

Carmelo Quarta, Robert Schneider, Matthias H. Tschöp

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Abstract

Heritable epigenetic mechanisms might contribute to the worldwide increase in the prevalence of obesity. Dalgaard et al. identify an epigenetic molecular switch that controls body weight control. The discovery suggests the existence of mammalian polyphenism in energy metabolism and might have implications for strategies to limit the obesity epidemic.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)341-342
Number of pages2
JournalCell
Volume164
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Jan 2016

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