New Method Identifies Genes Affecting Health In Fraction Of A Second


	New Method Identifies Genes Affecting Health In Fraction Of A Second

tabsey

7-11-2008 4:48 AM

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brilliant, medical, scientists

tabsey says:

With discoveries such as this, one would think science must be paying for itself. This could make life better for millions.

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