Genetic Variant Discovered in Amish Protects from Heart Disease

Perhaps the antiquated lifestyle of the Amish people is good for your heart? (Just kidding)

Genetic Variant Discovered in Amish Protects from Heart Disease | The Scientist Magazine® Researchers link a missense mutation in the B4GALT1 gene to lower levels of LDL cholesterol and the blood clotting factor fibrinogen.

Genetic and functional evidence links a missense variant in B4GALT1 to lower LDL and fibrinogen (no public access)