New gene for familial high cholesterol

Friday, May 13, 2016 - 09:50 in Health & Medicine

The gene that explains one quarter of all familial hypercholesterolemia with very high blood cholesterol, has been revealed by new research. Familial hypercholesterolemia is the most common genetic disorder leading to premature death, found in 1 in 200 people.

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