Genetic research: finding new ways to prevent and treat disease

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The Human Genome Project will produce information that will help doctors to treat or prevent some of the 4,000 diseases related to heredity. Gene therapy will provide targeted treatment with few side effects. However, there are ethical issues in gathering genetic information on individuals.

Forecasts and trends, Interview, Ethical aspects, Gene therapy, Genetic engineering, Genetic disorders, Spelsberg, Thomas C.

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Peyronie's disease

Article Abstract:

Some 3% of men are estimated to suffer from Peyronie's disease, a sexual dysfunction that cause the penis to bend when it is erect. The various options for treating the disease are discussed.

Penile induration, Peyronie's disease

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Mad cow disease

Article Abstract:

The causes of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the fatal human form of mad cow disease, are described.

Causes of, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

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