Gene-Environment Interactions in Multiple Sclerosis: A UK Biobank Study
Conclusions
This study provides novel evidence for an interaction between childhood obesity and a high burden of autosomal genetic risk. These findings may have significant implications for our understanding of MS biology and inform targeted prevention strategies.
Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - Category: Neurology Authors: Jacobs, B. M., Noyce, A. J., Bestwick, J., Belete, D., Giovannoni, G., Dobson, R. Tags: Multiple sclerosis, All Genetics Article Source Type: research
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