fats,plaques and atherosclerosis

"Scientists have identified a genetic mechanism which appears to
determine which fatty deposits in the arteries have the potential to
kill us.

Most of these plaques pose no risk to health, but a minority burst,
forming blood clots, which can cause heart attacks or strokes.

A Columbia University team pinpointed a gene which seems to make
plaques more vulnerable to rupture."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8033205.stm
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