Genome Study Pinpoints Genes That Control Cholesterol

(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 2010-08-04

New research published in the journal Nature details how scientists have identified nearly 100 genes in the human genome that may regulate cholesterol levels and the risk of coronary artery disease. The researchers say this finding may shed light on the genetic basis of cholesterol levels in humans. Read full story >

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Genome Study Pinpoints Genes That Control Cholesterol

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