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A new 'atlas' of genetic influences on osteoporosis

webfull — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:36:57 +0000

A ground-breaking new study led by researchers from the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has succeeded in compiling an atlas of genetic factors associated with estimated bone mineral density (BMD), one of the most clinically relevant factors in diagnosing osteoporosis. The paper, published in Nature Genetics, identifies 518 genome-wide loci, of which 301 are newly discovered, that explain 20% of the genetic variance associated with osteoporosis.

Published: 3 January 2019

Less body fat for toddlers taking vitamin D

webfull — Mon, 02 May 2016 14:53:48 +0000

Supplement given during first year of life critical for muscle-mass development

A healthy intake of vitamin D in the first year of life appears to set children up to have more muscle mass and less body fat as toddlers, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity.

The findings emerged from research initially aimed at confirming the importance of vitamin D for bone density. The additional benefit in terms of body composition came as a surprise for the research team.

Published: 2 May 2016

Less body fat for toddlers taking vitamin D

webfull — Mon, 02 May 2016 14:14:05 +0000

By Fergus Grieve, McGill Newsroom

Supplement given during first year of life critical for muscle-mass development

Published: 2 May 2016

Novel gene implicated in osteoporosis

webfull — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:06:40 +0000

Published: 14 September 2015