Single gene defect can lead to stroke
Monday, May 4, 2009 - 16:42
in Health & Medicine
HOUSTON, May 4 (UPI) -- U.S.-led scientists say they have, for the first time, identified a single gene defect that can cause aneurysms, coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke.
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