Joseph Kindler, University of Georgia (IMAGE) University of Georgia Caption Joseph Kindler at the University of Georgia is studying the relationship between muscle and bone in obese children. "One of our major goals is to understand how obesity-related conditions, like the progression of type 2 diabetes, can influence muscle and bone growth in children," Kindler said. Credit Cal Powell/University of Georgia 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.