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Scientists find genes to lower saturated fats in beef

Jul 15, 2008

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Diets rich in foods with high saturated fatty acid content have been linked to an increased rate of cardiovascular disease. Saturated fat is found mostly in foods that come from animal products, including beef, lamb, pork, and poultry with skin.

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