news archive genetic news - July 20, 2004

July 20, 2004

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-	Brain Serotonin Enzyme Finding Might Explain Psychiatric Disorders Tryptophan hydroxylase-2 controls brain serotonin synthesis
-	Genetic Mutation Found That Is Major Contributor To Type 1 Diabetes A natural mutation of a gene that helps regulate the reactivity of the immune system is a major contributor to type 1 diabetes
-	New Database Focuses on Genetic Policy and Laws NHGRI Launches Free Web-based Resource For Finding Federal, State Laws Related to Genetic Issues