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Mathematical models can help design and predict the results of key new experiments to fill knowledge gaps.
Practitioners can use mathematical models to inform the design of experiments aimed at addressing knowledge gaps in obesity and metabolism.
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Model simulations can help design and predict the results of key new experiments to fill those gaps.
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C URRENT OPINION Metabolism of mice and men: mathematical modeling of body weight dynamics
Kevin D. Hall · 2012
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