New testing method allows more effective diagnosis of genetically based high cholesterol

A new genetic testing method called LipidSeq can identify a genetic basis for high-cholesterol in almost 70 per cent of a targeted patient population. Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, researchers were able to pinpoint specific areas of a person ' s DNA to more effectively diagnose genetic forms of high-cholesterol, which markedly increase risk for heart attack and stroke.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 20, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news