People With A Gene That Has Been Turned Off Through A Natural Process May Be At Higher Risk Of Heart And Blood-Vessel Disease

Risk of heart and blood vessel disease may increase when a particular gene is switched off, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Emerging Science Series Webinar.* Two known biomarkers are high blood levels of certain fats - low-density lipoproteins ("bad" cholesterol) and high triglycerides. Another recognized biomarker is a protein called adiponectin, which is made in fat tissue and helps regulate the process of turning food into energy. At low levels it is associated with increased disease risk...

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