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April 7, 2005

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-	“Gene Deserts” - New Clues to Ancestral Chromosome Fusion Event NHGRI-Supported Researchers Analyze Chromosomes 2 and 4.
-	ALLHAT Study Findings for Racial Sub-groups Show Diuretics Work Better than Newer Medicines for High Blood Pressure This is the first large scale trial to compare diuretics, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors as initial therapies in a population with a substantial number of black participants.
-	National DNA Day - April 25th Students to Chat Online With Leading Genome Researchers For National DNA Day. Virtual Celebration Encourages Exploration of Genomic Careers.