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April 13, 2004

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-	A New Mode For Killing Cancer Cells REsearch suggests that the p53 protein performs a more direct role in cell suicide (apoptosis) by interacting with one of the pro-death proteins.
-	What Was That Guy Thinking? Patients with damage to a particular brain area find it impossible to interpret the thoughts and beliefs of others based on their actions
-	A New Mouse Model For Cystic Fibrosis Study unveils a new mouse model of cystic fibrosis (CF), revealing a key aspect of the disease's mechanism.
-	New Genes Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease Two studies describe the identification of genes associated with susceptibility to Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
-	Turning Pounds Into Bare Bones Stem cells hiding in those extra pounds could soon be used by doctors to heal injuries to tissues like muscle and bone.
-	Skin Gene Controls Bone Development Researchers have identified a gene that aids bone development when active in skin.
-	Genes Predict Adverse Drug Reaction A certain type of adverse drug reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) could be predicted by using gene screening
-	Human Chromosomes 13 And 19 In The Spotlight Researchers have deciphered the sequences of human chromosomes 13 and 19. The information should help to shed light on human diseases, such as cancer and diabetes.
-	SARS Vaccine Yields Promising Results In Mice An experimental vaccine against the SARS coronavirus has yielded promising results in mice.
-	Rat Genome Unveiled The rodent's DNA has been deciphered and analysed by a collaborative network of researchers, known as the Rat Genome Sequencing Project Consortium, who hope that their work will stimulate progress in medicine.