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March 26, 2007

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-	Scientists identify a gene that may suppress colorectal cancer Gene study hints at potential new target for cancer therapy, detection and prevention
-	Calcium Plaque Build-up in the Arteries Leads to Coronary Heart Disease in Multi-Ethnic Groups Low Calcium Build-up in certain ethnic groups can still mean the same risk as high calcium build-up in other ethnic groups.
-	Tiny, Spontaneous Gene Mutations May Boost Autism Risk Spontaneous deletions and genetic duplications were found to be ten times more prevalent in sporadic cases of autism spectrum disorders.
-	Cancer-Specific Imaging in Mice New imaging compound in mice that selectively binds to certain cancer cells and glows, or fluoresces, only when processed by these cells.
-	Surprising Pattern of Influenza Spread in South America and Tropics Influenza epidemics found to spread from the equator towards more populous regions of the Southeast and South of Brazil.