Atherosclerotic plaques form during a late and limited time period in life, atom bomb residues reveal
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 10:31
in Physics & Chemistry
In a new study performed in humans, researchers from Sweden have determined the age of atherosclerotic plaques by taking advantage of carbon-14 residues in the atmosphere, prevailing after the extensive atomic bomb tests in the 1950s and 60s. The findings suggest that in most people plaque formation occurs during a relatively short and late time period in life of 3-5 years.