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Amish gene 'limits heart disease'
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| Contributor | Jason |
| Last Edited | Jason Dec 13, 2008 12:53am |
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| Category | News |
| Media | TV News - British Broadcasting Corporation BBC News |
| News Date | Saturday, December 13, 2008 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | A gene mutation which protects the heart against a high-fat diet has been found in the Amish population.
Researchers found 5% of the US Amish population in Lancaster, Pennsylvania have a mutation in a protein which breaks down fatty particles.
Those with the mutation had higher levels of "good" HDL-cholesterol and lower levels of "bad" LDL-cholesterol, the journal Science reported.
It is hoped the finding will lead to new therapies to reduce cholesterol. |
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