Largest-ever genetic study of stroke provides new insight into the disease

(University of Maryland School of Medicine) An international research group studying 520,000 people from around the world has identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke, tripling the number of gene regions known to affect stroke risk. These results provide new clues on stroke mechanisms and could help scientists identify drug targets for treatment. The work is the largest genetic study on stroke ever.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news