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Heart disease preventing gene identified in Greeks

Scientists have discovered a genetic variant that protects the heart against cardiovascular diseases and is unique to an isolated Greek population. The cardioprotective variant — rs145556679 — was found in the people living in Mylopotamos, northern Crete, who are known to live long and healthy lives despite having a diet rich in animal fat. "We …

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May 27, 2017