Archive for Genetics
July 21, 2008 at 8:15 am · Filed under Medical News, Genetics
The National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health, has announced grants expected to total about $31 million over the next four years for research aimed at gaining a better understanding of how specific genetic variants act to influence the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other common diseases.
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July 21, 2008 at 7:59 am · Filed under Medical News, Genetics
Neurological experts from across the U.S. and other countries including a nationally renowned researcher from Rush University Medical Center will discuss the latest findings in basic and clinical research for Fragile X at the 11th International Fragile X Conference, to be held July 23-27 in St. Louis. Families with children who are diagnosed with Fragile X also will be attending the conference.
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