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New genetic biomarkers could predict coronary heart disease

03-31-2007 · EurekAlert!

New genetic markers may be able to predict whether a person is likely to have coronary heart disease (CAD) in the future. Research shows that people who are pre-diabetic or who have Type 2 diabetes have much shorter telomeres (ends of the chromosome) and, since these people are prone to CAD, an early test could indicate their susceptibility and help them to alter their lifestyle to avoid or delay the onset of the disease.

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