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DNA regions linked to cholesterol levels identified

Research hailed as ‘gold mine of new discovery’

LOS ANGELES — Heart health depends in no small part on diet and exercise, but genes are also crucial. Now, scientists involved in a massive genetic study have come a step closer to understanding the latter’s role, identifying 95 DNA regions associated with cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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