Worldwide study triples number of known genetic risk factors for stroke

(University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio) The largest genetic study of stroke to date triples the number of known genetic risk factors for the disease and also should enable researchers to find novel treatments for dementia. The study team included Sudha Seshadri, M.D., of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's& Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news