UCLA researchers have identified a gene that may help prevent heart diseases. A study published Monday found that a gene called MeXis regulates the expression of a protein that pumps cholesterol out of cells and into artery walls, ultimately lowering the chance of clogged arteries. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers have found a gene called MeXis that could help prevent heart diseases. Their study showed that mice without MeXis had almost twice as many blood vessel blockages than mice with normal MeXis levels. MeXis helps cells remove excess cholesterol. (Daily Bruin file photo)
