New genes present drug targets for managing cholesterol and glucose levels

Scientists have identified 12 new genes that are somewhat strange bedfellows: Some link gallstones and blood cholesterol levels, others link melatonin and sleep patterns to small increases in glucose levels and larger jumps in the risk of diabetes.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news147885016.html">New genes present drug targets for managing cholesterol and glucose levels</a></p> <p>Scientists have identified 12 new genes that are somewhat strange bedfellows: Some link gallstones and blood cholesterol levels, others link melatonin and sleep patterns to small increases in glucose levels and larger jumps in the risk of diabetes.</p>