Joel Hirschhorn
Joel Hirschhorn is a prominent professor of pediatrics and genetics at Boston Children's Hospital, known for his research on the genetic factors influencing obesity. He has contributed significantly to understanding how genetics can help predict which individuals might be at risk for obesity, although he emphasizes that genetic predictions are limited and cannot fully account for environmental influences on weight. His recent work involves developing polygenic risk scores to assess obesity risk in children, aiming to enhance preventive strategies from a young age.
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Joel Hirschhorn, one of the authors of the article and a professor of pediatrics and genetics at Boston Children's Hospital, warned that genetics cannot explain environmental effects and is therefore limited in predicting obesity.
Genética pode ajudar a prever, ainda na infância, risco de obesidade, indica novo estudo
Brazil· 2025-07-28
