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Mouse sequencing plan aims to boost models

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The efforts to find genes involved in human disease are set to benefit from a plan to sequence the genetic code of 15 different mouse strains. The sequencing project plans to decipher the genomes of 15 mouse strains and would be largely funded by the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences with the aim of locating counterparts in humans.

Author: Pearson, Helen
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Science & research, Administration of Public Health Programs, Environmental Health Sciences, Research, Genetic aspects, Mice, Mice (Rodents), United States. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Genetic research

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Biologists seek to revamp biowarfare register

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U.S. scientists are outraged against the strange methods of around 40 microbes and toxins, which, if got into the wrong hands could be used in biological warfare. Despite apprehension in the scientific community, there is no census on how to tackle this problem.

Author: Pearson, Helen
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Prevention, Biological warfare

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A dangerous elixir?

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American men concerned with losing their youthful vigor are going for testosterone therapy. The risks and benefits of the therapy are investigated to determine whether the men who are taking testosterone are experimenting with their health.

Author: Pearson, Helen
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Hormone therapy, Testosterone, Men, Men's health, Dosage and administration

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