Biological ‘dark matter’ molecule plays surprise role in heart failure

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 08:02 in Biology & Nature

Scientists at UCLA have identified a molecule that appears to play a key role in the development of heart failure. The scientists found that blocking the molecule, known as chaer, in animal studies prevented the animals from developing heart failure. Although the research is still at an early stage, future drugs that target chaer or […]

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