Genome-wide association studies suggest that migraines may be a vascular (blood vessel) disorder, rather than a disorder of the neurons. 38 genes were linked to migraines and the majority of these were associated with vascular and smooth muscle tissues

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Genome-wide association studies suggest that migraines may be a vascular (blood vessel) disorder, rather than a disorder of the neurons. 38 genes were linked to migraines and the majority of these were associated with vascular and smooth muscle tissues