Test could predict risk of future heart disease for just £40

Genomic Risk Score test is cheap enough to allow population-wide screening of children, researchers believeA one-off genetic test costing less than £40 can show if a person is born with a predisposition to heart disease.The Genomic Risk Score (GRS) test is cheap enough to allow population-wide screening of children, researchers believe. Medical and lifestyle interventions could then be employed to reduce the chances of those most at risk of suffering heart attacks in adulthood.Continue reading...
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