Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

LTF Gene Variants May Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Individuals, Study Says

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Certain variants in the lactoferrin (LTF) and lactoferrin receptor-related genes may increase the risk for metabolic syndrome in obese people, a study suggests. The study, “Metabolic Health in Obese Subjects—Is ... Read more

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Gene Activity May Regulate Body Fat Deposits in Obese Black Women, Study Suggests

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The activity of four genes – specifically HOXA5, DMRT2, DMRT3 and CSN1S1 – may regulate body fat distribution in black South African women with obesity, a small study suggests. The findings also showed ... Read more

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

Snacking, Other Eating Behaviors Leading to Obesity Likely Influenced by Genetics, Study Says

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Snacking, as well as unhealthy and emotional eating, share a common genetic risk with measures of obesity, namely body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, a study of twins ... Read more

July 20, 2020July 23, 2020

High-fat Diets May Increase Genetic Predisposition to Obesity in Ghana, Study Says

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Adults who carry certain genetic variants that raise their risk of obesity are more susceptible to increases in waist circumference when eating a diet high in total fat and ... Read more

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Setmelanotide Reduces Weight, Hunger in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Trial Shows

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Daily treatment with setmelanotide for one year significantly reduced body weight and hunger in Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) patients with severe obesity, a Phase 2/3 trial shows. The study, “Effect of ... Read more

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Comprehensive Diagnosis Needed to Pinpoint Pediatric Obesity Causes, Study Suggests

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A broad diagnostic approach that takes into account genetics, hormonal changes, cognitive impairments, and medication use may help identify the underlying cause of pediatric obesity in almost 20% of ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Mutations in 3 Genes Increase Risk of Severe Childhood Obesity, New Study Reports

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Mutations in three genes — PHIP, DGKI, and ZMYM4 — are linked to severe childhood obesity, a new large genetic study suggests. Notably, changes in the PHIP gene also were ... Read more

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Pediatric Rare Disease Therapies Increase, But Most Repurposed, Study Finds

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The number of treatments for children with rare diseases has grown over the past decade, according to a new study. However, despite the increase, nearly 7,000 rare diseases are still ... Read more

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Changes in NRF2 Gene After Menopause Linked to Oxidative Stress, Risk for Obesity, Mouse Study Suggests

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Alterations in the gene coding for the NRF2 protein after menopause may lead to a defective response to oxidative stress — an imbalance between the production of harmful free ... Read more

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

Soybean Oil Induces Genetic Changes in Brain Region Controlling Metabolism, Mouse Study Shows

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Soybean oil, the most consumed cooking oil in the U.S., induces genetic changes in the hypothalamus — the brain region controlling appetite and metabolism — a study in mice suggests. ... Read more

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