Genes & Nutrition

 Join us in marking World Obesity Day 2025! Let's come together to spread awareness and take action! https://www.worldobesityday.org/

To commemorate this important day, Editor-in-Chief Jarlei Fiamoncini has curated a list of relevant articles published in Genes & Nutrition, highlighting the latest research and advancements in the field.

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McFarlin, B.K., Tanner, E.A., Hill, D.W. et al. Prebiotic/probiotic supplementation resulted in reduced visceral fat and mRNA expression associated with adipose tissue inflammation, systemic inflammation, and chronic disease risk

Yam, P., VerHague, M., Albright, J. et al. Altered macronutrient composition and genetics influence the complex transcriptional network associated with adiposity in the Collaborative Cross.

Yang, Z., Kirschke, C.P., Cai, Y. et al. A double knockout for zinc transporter 8 and somatostatin in mice reveals their distinct roles in regulation of insulin secretion and obesity.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jarlei Fiamoncini from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Brazil, will be taking over from Dr. Fabio Virgili and Dr. Lydia Afman as the Editor-in-Chief of Genes & Nutrition, effective January 1, 2025.

Both of our esteemed Editors-in-Chief, Dr. Virgili and Dr. Afman, will be stepping down. Dr. Virgili, one of the journal’s founding editors, has been instrumental in shaping its vision and direction since its inception. We extend our deepest gratitude to both Dr. Virgili and Dr. Afman for their remarkable leadership and invaluable contributions.

As we bid farewell to our current Editors-in-Chief, we are excited to welcome Dr. Fiamoncini as our new Editor-in-Chief. Dr. Fiamoncini brings a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to journal development, along with a strong commitment to maintaining the highest editorial standards.