New discovery may lead to immunization against cardiovascular disease
July 31, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Low levels of naturally occurring antibodies may represent an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke in men. This discovery, published in the academic journal Atherosclerosis, has now led to attempts to develop an immunization against cardiovascular disease.
Genes that protect against atherosclerosis identified
March 14, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
One way of combating atherosclerosis is to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have now identified the genes that bring about this beneficial effect.
