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DNA sweep finds new genes linked to diabetes (AFP)
AFP – Hundreds of scientists sifting through genetic data from 122,000 people have quintupled the number of gene variants known to boost the risk of diabetes, a pair of studies released Sunday reported.
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Power of genomics cracks soybean code (AFP)
AFP – Scientists on Wednesday unveiled the genome of the soybean, saying it was an achievement that should deepen understanding of one of the world’s most important crops, help to boost yields and defend the plant against pests.
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Fast-acting impotency drug outpaces rivals: study (AFP)
AFP – Biotech firm Vivus unveiled a would-be player Monday in the 3.7-billion-dollar erectile dysfunction market: avanafil, effective in just 15 minutes, far faster than blockbuster rivals Viagra and Cialis.
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Finnish firm to market cancer-prevention capsule (AFP)
AFP – Finnish medical biotechnology group Biohit said Monday it had developed a capsule that could help prevent stomach and throat cancer by neutralising the cancer-causing compound acetaldehyde.
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On the beat: Scientists spot genes for heart rhythm (AFP)
AFP – Researchers on Sunday said they had identified more than a dozen genes that help modulate heart rate, a finding that one day may lead to smarter cardiac drugs.
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