The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 27th, 2001
Genes, heart disease linked, scientists say
Finding may lead to at-risk screening
By MATT SLAGLE
Associated Press
Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Dallas -- Scientists say they have found evidence linking three genes to premature heart disease in what could be a step toward a better screening procedure for families at risk.
Using a new technique called high throughput microarray genotyping to sift through some 50,000 genes, the researchers found that three produce thrombospondin. The protein governs blood's ability to clot, a factor in heart disease.
The study in today's issue of the journal ...
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