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The genes discovered explained about 3.35% of body fat differences in men and 2.60% in women.
Scientific Claim
Identified genetic loci explained 3.35% of body fat percentage variation in males and 2.60% in females among white British individuals in the UK Biobank.
Original Statement
“We identified 195 and 174 loci explaining 3.35% and 2.60% of the variation in BFPAdj in males and females, respectively at genome-wide significance (GWS, p<5x10-8).”
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 accurately reports the variance explained by the loci, using appropriate association language for observational data.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Beyond apples and pears: sex-specific genetics of body fat percentage
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2023Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found