Exercise Genomics

By Linda S. Pescatello

Book Overview

Table of Contents:

Preface

Linda Pescatello, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D. (dedications included in Preface file)

Foreward: Exercise, Fitness and Performance Genomics Poised to Make Significant Contributions to Health and Performance Traits

Claude Bouchard, Ph.D.

Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts in Exercise Genomics

Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D. and Martine Thomis, Ph.D.

Chapter 2: Statistical and Methodological Considerations in Exercise Genomics

Heather Gordish-Dressman, Ph.D. and Joseph M. Devaney, Ph.D.

Chapter 3: Can You Be Born a Couch Potato? The Genomic Regulation of Physical Activity

J. Timothy Lightfoot, Ph.D.

Chapter 4: Interaction between Exercise and Genetics in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Epidemiological Perspective

Paul W. Franks, Ph.D. and Ema C. Brito, Ph.D.

Chapter 5: The Interaction between Genetic Variation and Exercise and Physical Activity in the Determination of Body Composition and Obesity Status

Mary H. Sailors, Ph.D., and Molly S. Bray, Ph.D.

Chapter 6: Interactive Effects of Genetics and Acute Exercise and Exercise Training on Plasma Lipoprotein-Lipid and Blood Pressure Phenotypes

James M. Hagberg, Ph.D.

Chapter 7: Genetic Aspects of Muscular Strength and Size

Monica J. Hubal, Ph.D., Maria L. Urso, Ph.D., and Priscilla M. Clarkson, Ph.D.

Chapter 8: Genomics of aerobic capacity and endurance performance - clinical implications

Yannis Pitsiladis Ph.D., Guan Wang MRes, Bernd Wolfarth MD

Chapter 9: A Synopsis of Exercise Genomics Research and a Vision for its Future Translation into Practice

Linda Pescatello, Ph.D. and Stephen M. Roth, Ph.D.

Appendix I: Web-based Resources

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617797308
• ISBN13: 9781617797309
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Humana
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"