Climate change increases risk of extreme rainfall following wildfire in the western United States.
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abm0320
Abstract: Post-wildfire extreme rainfall events can have destructive impacts in the western United States. Using two climate model large ensembles, we assess the future risk of extreme fire weather events being followed by extreme rainfall in… read more here.
Keywords: western united; wildfire; united states; risk extreme ... See more keywords
Genetic variants in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene confer risk for extreme obesity and modulate adiposity in a Brazilian population
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DOI: 10.1590/1678-4685-gmb-2018-0264
Abstract: Abstract Obesity is a major public health problem worldwide. It has a complex etiology, influenced by environmental and genetic factors. FTO has been recognized as an important genetic factor for obesity development. This study evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: brazilian population; obesity; fto; extreme obesity ... See more keywords