Environment, Genetics, and Cardiovascular Disease
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2025) | Viewed by 1307
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cardiovascular disease; genetics; miRNA; telomeres; mitochondria; molecular epidemiology; ionizing radiation; radiobiology
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Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths each year. Over the past century, our understanding of the significance of modifiable risk factors—such as diet, physical activity, and smoking—has advanced dramatically. Concurrently, exposure to environmental pollutants, whether in the air, water, or physical surroundings, is increasingly acknowledged as a critical, yet often overlooked, contributor to CVD.
Furthermore, our comprehension of the mechanisms by which these environmental toxicants contribute to CVD remains limited. The quote, “genetics loads the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger,” aptly illustrates the complex interplay between CVD and environmental influences. Environmental exposures can amplify or mitigate the effects of genetic susceptibility, while genetic factors can also influence how individuals respond to environmental risks.
We invite researchers to submit original research and review articles for this Special Issue, which aims to explore the intricate relationship between environmental factors and CVD, with a particular focus on how these external influences interact with genetic predispositions
Dr. Andrea Borghini
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- environmental exposure
- genetics
- epigenetics
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