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June 2, 2004

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-	RNAi delivery system crosses blood-brain barrier to target brain cancer Researchers have combined novel molecular targeting technologies to deliver gene-silencing therapy specifically to tumor cells shielded by a normally impermeable obstacle, the blood brain barrier.
-	"Noisy" Genes Can Have Big Impact Can randomness in gene expression lead to differences in cells that are genetically identical?
-	Developing Tools for Reliable "Gene Chip" Measurements Metrology and Standards Needs for Gene Expression Technologies: Universal RNA Standards