Serious diseases genes revealed
A major advance in understanding the genetics behind several of the world's most common diseases has been reported.
10 Jun 2007
A major advance in understanding the genetics behind several of the world's most common diseases has been reported.
A team of UK researchers have identified several genes and regions of the genome involved in seven common diseases - but what are the implications for people suffering from the conditions?
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