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Biobehavioral Mechanisms Underlying Eating Regulation and Obesity Risk

The goal of this study is to better understand how brain functioning relates to mood and eating behaviors in real life. You may be eligible if you experience binge eating or have difficulties controlling your eating behavior.

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The Genetics of Liver Fat (GoLF): Contributions of Genes and Liver Fat to Diabetes Risk in Mexican Americans

Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States, and Latinos are at higher risk. The liver plays an important role in regulating blood sugar. At the University of Southern California (USC), we are seeking participants for an ongoing study to investigate how differences in your genes impact liver fat...

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Assessing brain response to sugar

This study is aimed at understanding brain and hunger responses to different types of sugars and how this influences feeding behavior in lean and obese people.