Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Scientists Lift Lid on Genetics of Coronary Artery Disease; Largest Ever Genetic Study Receives £7.7 Million Boost
Scientists have moved a step closer to understanding how our genetic make-up can lead us to develop heart disease and to predicting who is most at risk. In a study published today, they have confirmed six new genetic variants that increase the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease. Heart disease is the UK's largest killer, accounting for 105 000 deaths annually.