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Table of Contents . . . April 19th, 2002
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Aging - Sardinians spark NIA genetic research effort
Bacteriology - Study describes additional genes that may code for body's natural antibiotics
Acute Myocardial Infarction - Genetic markers linked to heart attacks
Autoimmune Disease - Researcher develops effective animal model
Bone Marrow Transplantation - Short tandem repeats suitable for genetic engraftment tests
Cystic Fibrosis - Mini-proteins used to repair defect in model cell systems
Down Syndrome - Stem cell study provides new clues to origin
Cytomegalovirus - Glycoprotein genotype not linked to liver transplant outcome
DNA Sequencing - New technology may benefit health care, bioterror defense
Depression - Chronically ill kids subdue their emotions
Digene Corp. - Company reports record second quarter in 2002
Endocrinology - 'Sweaty palms' syndrome is genetic and underreported
Gene Transfer Technology - German biotech company takes its first step in the U.S.
Genetic Studies - Company generates industry's largest portfolio of working SNP assays
Genomics - Whole genome shuffling open new product areas in fermentation and vaccines
Legislative Issues - Utah lawmakers approve law banning insurance companies from DNA-based coverage denial
Melanoma - Researcher confirms genetic link to two forms of cancer
Parasitology - Dartmouth researchers expose weakness of common parasite
Pharmacogenetics - Reading patients' genes should take the guesswork out of prescribing medicines
R&D - Company agrees to sell oligonucleotides division to Proligo
Synapse Communication - 'Wishful thinking' gene regulates neural development
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - New study finds kidney damage in lupus to be a case of mistaken molecular identity
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