Amish have anti-heart attack gene

Carleton Bryant The Washington Times - December 12, 2008, 10:04PM

A new study has found a genetic mutation that makes about 5% of Pennsylvania Amish to be less susceptible to heart attacks, Reuters is reporting.

The discovery could provide insight into combating cardiovascular disease.

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However, the only way to acquire this heart-saving factor is to be born Amish.

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Carleton Bryant

Carleton Bryant is a senior editor at The Washington Times, where he oversees the National and Metropolitan desks. He also serves as the newsroom’s internship coordinator. He has served as an assistant managing editor; a National, Metropolitan and Features desk editor; an assistant National desk editor; and a reporter on the National and Metro desks.