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epistatic effects of genes on obesity  

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  • There are many complex human diseases and traits that are determined by multiple genetic, environmental, and behavioral influences. The global epidemic of obesity results from a combination of genetic susceptibility, increased availability of high-energy foods, and decreased requirement for physical activity in modern society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Epistatic Effects of Genes on Obesity]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LBFT4ZLN-W

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