Genes That Reduce 'Bad Cholesterol' And Protect Against Atherosc...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 03/17/2008 - 12:00

One way of combating atherosclerosis is to reduce levels of "bad cholesterol" in the blood. Scientists have now identified the genes that bring about this beneficial effect.

Atherosclerosis is the main cause of myocardial infarction and stroke in Western nations.


 

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