title: Why some people prefer pickle juice: the research of Dr. Richard P. Lifton.
abstract: In this essay, the author interviews Dr. Richard P. Lifton and examines the use of genomics throughout his studies on the molecular pathophysiology of hypertensive and hypotensive diseases. To date, Dr. Lifton has identified 10 different gene mutations that result in severe hypertension and another 10 that result in severe hypotension.
authors.affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Gayed
mesh_terms: D003237:Connecticut; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D023281:Genomics / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006973:Hypertension / Q000235:genetics* / Q000266:history*