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The theories on obesity genesis shifted during the past years from the simple conception of "just overeating" to data supporting the diencephalic origin of the disease. Summarized findings on this issue are displayed.
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Belluscio, D. The hypothalamic genesis of obesity. Nat Prec (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/npre.2012.7031.1
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/npre.2012.7031.1