Marathon Mouse

Dr. Ronald Evans discusses the so-called "marathon" mouse, with a mutation in the PPAR-gamma gene, and its performance on a treadmill relative to a normal mouse. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.

Mouse Activity

Dr. Evans compares the activity of a normal mouse to one with a mutation in a key gene controlling obesity. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.

Pima Indians

Dr. Evans asks students if they think environment or genetics would most influence obesity, then shows a clip about the Pima Indian tribe and how environment has affected them. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.

Interview with Dr. Ronald Evans

An interview with Dr. Evans. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.

Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Friedman

An interview with Dr. Friedman. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.

Interview with Grant Barish

An interview with Grant Barish, a scientist in Dr. Evans's lab. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.

Interview with Shirly Pinto

An interview with Shirly Pinto, a scientist in Dr. Friedman's lab. Also featured on the DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVD here.