Scientists ID genes for cellular cholesterol

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-07-07

German researchers are reporting that they have identified 20 genes that are linked to controlling cholesterol in cells, a finding that could lead to the development of new medications that target these genes. Read full story >

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Scientists ID genes for cellular cholesterol

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