Genes linked to diabetes and heart disease discovered

Recent research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia (USA) has discovered genes related to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Medical experts warn that diabetes and cardiovascular disease are two diseases that will break out in the near future. Many people are diligent in exercising and eating healthily to prevent disease - Photo: Huu Khoa

This research helps to further understand the two diseases mentioned above so that effective treatments can be developed.

Newly discovered gene CCDC92 may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease at a single location.

Researchers also evaluated genetic variations based on physical traits and biological indicators.

Another gene that could be the basis of future therapies is the FABP4 gene. FABP4 is currently being studied as a potential target for drugs to treat diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

According to medical forecasts, diabetes and heart disease will affect about half a billion people worldwide in the next two decades.

According to TTO