Scientists battle obesity overload

Article Abstract:

This article examines the disturbing rise in obesity worldwide and discusses the work of scientists to slow this epidemic. Topics addressed include how physical inactivity contributes to obesity, the physiology and molecular biology of obesity, and how pharmaceutical companies are tackling fat research.

Statistical Data Included, Research, Overweight persons, Obesity

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Charles J. Epstein

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American Society for Human Genetics has honored Charles J. Epstein with William Allan Award for his achievements in the field of genetics. His interests include developmental biology, genomic research and genetic diseases.

Achievements and awards, Geneticists, Epstein, Charles J.

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Virus knocking at nucleus door

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The author discusses the studies on the adenovirus 2 particle which is too large to squeeze through nuclear pores. Results indicate that histone H1 assists this particle to disassemble.

Analysis, Histones, Viral research, Virus research

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