Numerous candidate genes have been suggested in the recent literature with proposed roles in regulation of voluntary physical activity, with little evidence on these genes' functional roles. Michelle Dawes, doctoral student in the Biology of Physical Activity Laboratory and Huffines Institute Student Affiliate, recently published a journal article in Biomed Research International. Her publication titled "Differential Gene Expression in High- and Low-Active Inbred Mice" compared the haplotype structure and expression profile in skeletal muscle and brain of inherently high- and low- active mice. Expression of nine candidate genes was evaluated. Read more to find out which ones!

Explore the Huffines Institute website for more information about Michelle Dawes, the Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance and the Biology of Physical Activity Laboratory.