Variants in the SIM1 gene are associated with severe obesity (EurekAlert, 17 June 2013)

18 Jun 2013


Two international studies published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation identify rare obesity-linked mutations in the gene SIM1. One of the studies also links certain mutations with severe obesity associated with, or independent of, Prader-Willi–like features.

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