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* Book of [[2002 International Symposium]] held in Zurich
 
* Book of [[2002 International Symposium]] held in Zurich
 
* The [[Paradox of Prader-Willi]] syndrome: a genetic model of starvation
 
* The [[Paradox of Prader-Willi]] syndrome: a genetic model of starvation
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== Current studies ==
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[http://www.pwsausa.org/research/thesis_project_survey.htm RESEARCH ON BEHAVIOR DIFFERENCES WHEN RELATED TO FOOD] - University of North Carolina graduate student is conducting a parental survey-based research project on behavior differences between the three types of Prader-Willi syndrome when related to food versus non-food items. Your participation will be greatly appreciated!
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[http://www.pwsausa.org/research/geneticAndBehavior.htm Genetics and Behavior: Compulsive Behavior in Prader-Willi Syndrome]
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Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at Children’s Mercy Hospital have embarked on a study to better understand compulsive behavior in individuals with Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS).
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[http://www.pwsausa.org/research/research_on_behavior_and_develop.htm Research On Behavior And Development In Prader-Willi Syndrome] - Dr. Elisabeth Dykens.  Seeking persons with Prader-Willi syndrome aged 4 years through adulthood, and their families to come participate at the Kennedy Center at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
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[http://www.pwsausa.org/research/understanding_childhood_obesity.htm Understanding childhood obesity and specifically, the mechanism of development of obesity] -Andrea Haqq, MD, pediatric endocrinologist at Duke University Medical Center is conducting a study and needs your help.

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Current studies

RESEARCH ON BEHAVIOR DIFFERENCES WHEN RELATED TO FOOD - University of North Carolina graduate student is conducting a parental survey-based research project on behavior differences between the three types of Prader-Willi syndrome when related to food versus non-food items. Your participation will be greatly appreciated!

Genetics and Behavior: Compulsive Behavior in Prader-Willi Syndrome Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at Children’s Mercy Hospital have embarked on a study to better understand compulsive behavior in individuals with Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS).

Research On Behavior And Development In Prader-Willi Syndrome - Dr. Elisabeth Dykens. Seeking persons with Prader-Willi syndrome aged 4 years through adulthood, and their families to come participate at the Kennedy Center at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Understanding childhood obesity and specifically, the mechanism of development of obesity -Andrea Haqq, MD, pediatric endocrinologist at Duke University Medical Center is conducting a study and needs your help.