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Summary Scientists have identified at least 16 new genes which are linked to blood pressure.
A key breakthrough they claim could pave the way for new treatments for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.An international team, led by the University of Western Australia, says that out of the 16, 10 genes could provide new clues to how the blood is regulated. The research used information based on 200,000 people of European descent.In a follow-up study of 120,000 people, five gene regions were identified which had not yet been linked to pulse pressure and three with mean arterial pressure. The team also identified 24 gene regions for these two traits that are associated with blood pressure.
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