Researchers are studying certain gene mutations on something called bmpr2 (bone morphogenetic protein receptor type II) and it's 33 relations that are located on chromosome 2. They seem to have a big impact on the development of pulmonary hypertension. It took years to find these receptors but now a research team is running four different trials to learn more about the role these receptors play in PH. This could lead to a better, faster, and less invasive way of diagnosing PH as well as a new avenue to explore cures to this awful disease.
Science is so cool! I should have paid more attention in biology....sorry Ms. Myers.
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