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This project investigates the role of environmental chemicals, specifically phthalates, in contributing to obesity. Using zebrafish as a model, it aims to understand how these chemicals affect metabolism and gut microbiota in the context of overfeeding.
Obesity is a serious health risk that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide.
Obesity is traditionally considered a as disorder of energy imbalance imposed on a background of genetic disposition.
In addition to risk factors such as diet and genetics, chemicals in our environment have emerged as contributing factors associated with an increased risk for obesity (i.e. obesogens).
Phthalate esters, a ubiquitous class of chemicals used as plasticizers in products such as toys and hospital suppli…
Masarykova univerzita
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United States, Gainesville
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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