Genetic architecture of early childhood growth phenotypes gives insights into their link with later obesity
N. Maneka G. De Silva, Sylvain P Sebert, Alexessander Couto Alves, Ulla Sovio, Shikta Das, Hendrik Rob Taal, Nicole M. Warrington, Alex Lewin, Marika Kaakinen, Diana L. Cousminer, Elisabeth Thiering, Nicholas John Timpson, Ville Karhunen, Tom A. Bond, Xavier Estivill, , Marjo‐Riitta Järvelin
This study identifies genetic loci associated with early childhood growth phenotypes and links them to later adiposity traits, suggesting potential targets for obesity prevention.
bioRxiv · Jun 16, 2017 · PreprintGenomics