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February 21, 2006

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-	The Molecular Basis for Bullying Mice lacking social memory molecule take bullying in stride.
-	Rhesus Macaque DNA Sequence Available in Free, Public Databases A multi-center team has deposited the draft genome sequence of the rhesus macaque monkey into free public databases for use by the worldwide research community.
-	Adding Ad to the Eye Results of a one year safety study show promise for gene therapy of retinal diseases.
-	Dawn has broken for obesity treatment with cannabinoid receptor (CB1) antagonists Tremendous impetus to discovery of novel CB1 antagonists by first-in-class CB1 receptor antagonist rimonabant under review by FDA and EMEA