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April 12, 2006

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-	Switching: a light on gene regulation Scientists have released a map of regions in the human genome that work as switches for gene regulation.
-	Combination Therapy Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms A rheumatologist proposes an improved treatment policy for people with early rheumatoid arthritis.
-	Gene Therapy Rescues Immunodeficiency Paper reports clinical improvement on two adults who received gene therapy for the treatment of X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (X-CGD).
-	Memories Of A Naïve Killer Efficient generation of immune cell memory can arise even in the absence of prior immunization or immunologic experience.
-	Immune Traffic Express Lane A new traffic route for immune cells along the body's highways is presented.
-	Mitochondrial DNA Role In Aging And Parkinson Disease Two new studies present evidence associating damage to mitochondrial DNA with aging and Parkinson disease.
-	Metastasis Blocked An international research team has identified what may be a pivotal molecule in the ability of tumours to metastasize - or spread - into bone.
-	Targeting Leukaemia Stem Cells Scientists study a tumour suppressor protein frequently inactivated in leukaemia and other cancers.
-	Identifying The CRAC In Immunity A key protein involved in triggering the immune response against pathogens is described.