Scientists hunt for missing genes behind obesity and intellectual disability

NCT ID NCT01043198

First seen May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aimed to find hidden genetic changes in children with obesity and intellectual disability. Researchers used a special DNA test to look for small missing or extra pieces of chromosomes. The goal was to discover new genes that may cause obesity, which could help diagnose and understand these conditions better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Génétique Hôpital d'Enfants CHU de Dijon

    Dijon, 21079, France

  • Département de Génétique Hôpital Robert DEBRE Centre de Référence Maladies Rares "Anomalies du Développement & Syndromes Malformatifs"

    Paris, 75019, France

  • Département de Génétique Médicale Centre de référence anomalies du développement Centre de compétence maladies osseuses constitutionnelles Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve CHRU Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • Génétique Médicale HOPITAL DEBROUSSE HCL

    Lyon, 69005, France

  • Hopital des Enfants, CHU de Toulouse

    Toulouse, 31059, France

  • Service de Génétique de médicale - Hopital des enfants - Pellegrin

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

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