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February 25, 2004

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-	Lexicon Genetics Broadens Patent Portfolio with New Patent on Gene Targeting The patented technology encompasses a variety of methods of selecting desired genetic manipulations made by gene targeting, and specifically includes methods that are sometimes referred to as “positive-positive” selection.
-	Researchers Gain Better Understanding of Mechanisms Compensating for Gene Dosage Differences Between Sexes Researchers have achieved new insights into how the global control of all genes on a single chromosome can be established and maintained throughout the lifetime of an organism.
-	Study may improve gene therapy safety Viruses genetically engineered for use as delivery vehicles for transferring therapeutic genes into the body may alone influence gene expression, or which genes are turned on.