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DNA and Expanding Waistlines

Brian Parks explores the relationship between genetics and obesity.

Aired 01/13/2016 | Rating TV-G

University Place

DNA and Expanding Waistlines

Special | 46m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

Brian Parks explores the relationship between genetics and obesity.

Brian Parks, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at UW-Madison, explores the relationship between genetics and a predisposition to obesity. Parks focuses on the protein leptin which can help to regulate food intake.

Aired 01/13/2016 | Rating TV-G

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University Place

DNA and Expanding Waistlines

Special | 46m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

Brian Parks, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at UW-Madison, explores the relationship between genetics and a predisposition to obesity. Parks focuses on the protein leptin which can help to regulate food intake.

Aired 01/13/2016 | Rating TV-G

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