Genes associated with BMI influence range of conditions
People who reduce their body mass index (BMI) can reduce the risk that related genetic variants will give rise to conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases...
Jessica Peixinho is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews. She is currently studying for a PhD in Genetics at Oxford Brookes University. Her research focuses on whether methylation at genes associated with reading or language ability correlates to a child’s later language outcomes. Additionally, her research considers nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and whether mutations in a nAChR chaperone confer superior working memory in those where it is present. Previously, she completed a MSc by research degree at the University of York where her research focused on using biotinylating ligases to uncover interacting partners of MeCP2, a mutation in which causes Rett syndrome. Her undergraduate studies were carried out at Loughborough University with a dissertation focused on the public perceptions regarding genetic testing.
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