Parsi genome project to probe mysteries of longevity, cancer

Parsi genome project to probe mysteries of longevity, cancer
More than 4,200 Parsis have so far given their blood samples for a genome project that aims at a comprehensive study of Zoroastrian individuals to explore the genetic basis of their longevity and higher incidence of breast cancer among their women.The first focus of the analysis would be breast cancer and diabetes. “The output of this work should be visible in 2011 on these two specific areas …

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Potential New Test For Early Diagnosis Of Osteoarthritis Identified

Potential New Test For Early Diagnosis Of Osteoarthritis Identified
Researchers at King’s College London’s Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, based at St Thomas’ Hospital have discovered new ways of measuring biological markers in the blood which could be used to diagnose osteoarthritis earlier. Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints and is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. It mostly occurs in the knees, hips and …

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Reportlinker Adds Biomarkers – technologies, markets and companies

Reportlinker Adds Biomarkers – technologies, markets and companies
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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