US: NEW GENETIC TESTING TECHNIQUE REVEALED

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An efficient and affordable genetic testing technique has been developed by scientists which could prove beneficial to people in danger of contracting major illnesses such as Alzeimer's Disease or colon cancer. Genetic tests are at present unable to make a distinction between the sets of chromosomes inherited from one's patents, meaning that a healthy chromosome could cover up problems with another chromosome. The technique is founded on the ability to pull two sets of indistinguishable maternal and paternal chromosomes apart, leading to separate tests being undertaken.

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UK: NATIONAL DATABASE TO HOLD DNA RECORDS

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A national database to hold the DNA and medical history of 0.5mn adults in Britain is to be established to allow scientists to study the link between genes and illnesses. The database to be set up by the government's Medical Research Council would take voluntary donations from blood tests or cheek swabs. Ministers want the data to restricted to scientists and run by an independent body to ensure the police, insurers or private firms cannot access sensitive material. Public trust must be established to ensure its success. Scientists believe it will help to unravel the human genetic code and find drugs to cure inherited diseases.

United Kingdom, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, Pharmaceutical industry

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Designer detergent cleans up

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Maxygen and Novozymes are working on a toadstool-derived enzyme that has the potential to improve the efficiency of washing detergents. The processes involved in evolving enzymes are discussed.

Denmark, Science & research, Household Detergents & Cleansers, Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Cleaning agents, Enzymes, Detergents, Synthetic, Detergents, Maxygen Inc., Novozymes A/S

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