Researchers discovered 7 new genes related to body fat in men and 10 new ones in women that weren't known before to affect body fat or related health issues.
Scientific Claim
Seven novel genetic loci associated with body fat percentage adjusted for sex hormones were identified in males and ten in females, none of which had been previously linked to adiposity or cardiometabolic traits in prior genome-wide association studies.
Original Statement
“Seven loci in males and ten loci in females have not been associated with any adiposity/cardiometabolic traits previously.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim correctly states the novelty of the loci based on the study's comparison with existing databases, using appropriate association language for observational findings.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Beyond apples and pears: sex-specific genetics of body fat percentage