title: Molecular and genetic approaches to studying exercise performance and adaptation.
abstract: The increasing availability of molecular biological techniques has allowed exercise researchers to examine the molecular mechanisms underlying exercise performance and adaptation. We discuss three molecular approaches that can evaluate the role of individual genes in the exercise response, and could provide a foundation for more effective exercise regimens for humans.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309, USA.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Brooke C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: Leslie A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Leinwand
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000235:genetics*; D000818:Animals; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation / Q000502:physiology; D051379:Mice; D018345:Mice, Knockout; D008822:Mice, Transgenic; D008967:Molecular Biology / Q000379:methods; D010805:Physical Conditioning, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000235:genetics*; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology