Thirteen new heart-disease-associated gene sites identified: Some hint at previously unknown mechanisms that increase risk
Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified 13 new gene sites associated with the risk of coronary artery disease and validated 10 sites found in previous studies. Several of the novel sites discovered in the study do not appear to relate to known risk factors, suggesting previously unsuspected mechanisms for cardiovascular disease.