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May 9, 2006

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-	Algorithm Enhances Ability To Detect Cancer Genes Mapping Tumor Suppressor Genes using Multipoint Statistics from Copy-Number Variation Data
-	Stomach Receptor For H. Pylori Discovered Decay-accelerating Factor (DAF) acts as a Receptor for Helicobacter pylori and a Mediator of Gastric Inflammation
-	Feinstein Researchers Identify Intelligence Gene Genetic variation in DTNBP1 influences general cognitive ability
-	RNA interference (RNAi) is coming of age as a therapeutic modality With four clinical stage projects and 14 projects approaching IND status within the next year, RNAi is evolving as a new therapeutic modality.