Scientists have found a gene that protect against heart disease

One third of the world's population have a gene that may help in the fight against diseases of the cardiovascular system, scientists say. Scientists conducted a study of 147 thousand volunteers, which means that certain types of CETP gene, the levels of so-called "good" cholesterol (HDL) increase. Found Scientists have found that lowering "bad" cholesterol is good for the heart, but it is not all clear on the influence of HDL cholesterol, although there is some evidence that the increase in HDL levels have a positive effect on the heart have, say experts. The British geneticist this discovery can be used as basis for the preparation of drugs used by many people to help in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The study was published in the latest issue of the publication of the Journal of the American Heart Association.