Although it has been shown that a diet high in fat and exposure to certain bacteria can cause atherosclerosis (the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances on artery walls which can restrict blood flow), researchers have for the first time identified distinct gene pathways that are altered by these different stimuli. These findings, which currently appear in BMC Genomics, suggest that future therapies for this disease may need to be individualized.
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