news archive genetic news - June 24, 2003

June 24, 2003

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-	Researchers Discover Use of Novel Mechanism Preserves Y Chromosome Genes So, what really makes men?
-	Study Provides New Tool to Diagnose and Halt Aggressive Blood Disorder Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) can be detected with a simple blood test
-	Researchers Identify A Possible Cause of Infertility In Some Women With Endometriosis Endometriosis may lead to the lack molecules in the uterus that allow the embryo to attach to the uterine wall
-	Enzyme May Play Unexpected Role in Asthma Possibility of developing new anti-asthma drugs
-	Oral Insulin Does Not Prevent Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Prevention Clinical Trial yields disappointing results
-	NHGRI Study May Help Scientists Design Safer Methods for Gene Therapy Researchers Map Integration Sites of Retroviral Vectors in Human Genome
-	Web-based Exhibit on Genetics Research Now Available The exhibit answers important questions about genetics research and features cartoons to increase children’s interest in genetics
-	Aspirin as Effective as Ticlopidine in African American Antiplatelet Stroke Prevention Study Results from the African American Antiplatelet Stroke Prevention Study