Singapore researchers develop 'gene map' on heart diseases


An image showing cells, also known as cardiomyocytes, that make up the heart muscle.- Foo-Lab

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Researchers have developed a coherent map of genes in the heart and how they cause heart diseases, which could pave the way for new treatments for these illnesses.

Heart diseases are a complex set of diseases influenced by different genes, and it is challenging to understand which genes are responsible for a particular disease, say experts.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Singapore , heart , disease , gene map ,

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Chinese parents demand school transfer boy for bullying, ‘hitting and intimidating’ classmates; sparks heated online discussion
Australian woman denies murdering her former husband's relatives with poisonous mushroom lunch
Vietnam marks 70th anniversary of the 'historic' Dien Bien Phu victory
Losses of over RM350mil prevented after more than 3,000 scams disrupted by S’pore police, banks
Visitors at China theme park hang upside down as ride stalls over May Day holiday
No truth to claims Israeli ship docked at Port Klang, says Anwar
Malaysian mission in Jakarta hosts 'Flavours of Malaysia' to promote cultural exchange
Malaysian King gets warm welcome at Singapore Parliament; the first king of Malaysia to visit House
Asia shares rise on rate cut bets; Aussie slips on RBA
Amazon to spend nearly US$9bil to expand cloud infra in Singapore

Others Also Read