Malcolm J. Low, University of Michigan (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption "Our model demonstrates that obesity is in part a self-perpetuating disorder and the results further emphasize the importance of early intervention in childhood to try to prevent the condition," says senior author Malcolm J. Low, M.D., Ph.D., professor of molecular and integrative physiology and internal medicine at the University of Michigan. Credit University of Michigan Health System Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.