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Published online 20 June 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020627-5
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Low ACE weakens hearts
Research links a protein, heart disease and lifestyle.
Researchers have identified a protein that is important in heart function. Mice lacking it have weak, infrequent heart beats by middle age, but no obvious physical defects.
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