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Investigating rare genetic mutations led scientists to surprising blood pressure discovery
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Investigating rare genetic mutations led scientists to surprising blood pressure discovery

by University of Pittsburgh Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The kidneys are often the unsung heroes in maintaining healthy blood pressure, filtering 180 liters of fluid and a pound of salt every day to keep levels in check. But new research by University of Pittsburgh geneticists and nephrologists shows that, surprisingly, a cellular channel outside the...