Six Genetic Variants Associated With 'Bad' Cholesterol
Monday, December 8, 2008 - 11:31
in Health & Medicine
A new study presages a real aim of genetics: to look at whole populations in order to determine the significance of individual genetic variants for individual health. The researchers found six novel genetic variants that are associated with lipid levels, a common indicator of heart or artery disease. This study is the first to find lipid--gene links by looking at the general population, rather than patients.
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