Unsuspected Gene Mutation Found For Atrial Fibrillation
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 22:14
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to one family's hereditary form of atrial fibrillation. The study was based on a large family with an inherited form of atrial fibrillation in 11 relatives. Investigators discovered the defective gene by scanning the entire human genome, comprised of more than 30,000 genes.