Genetics of Inherited Disease (IMAGE) University of Utah Health Caption Karishma Shah, Martin Tristani-Firouzi, MD, and Chris Kauffman at University of Utah Heath research how a mutation in the ion channel gene KCNQ1 young-onset atrial fibrillation. Credit Charlie Ehlert, University of Utah Health Usage Restrictions With Credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.