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A Novel Gene Found for Childhood-Onset Asthma
Pediatric researchers have identified a novel gene involved in childhood asthma, in one of the largest gene studies to date of the common respiratory disease. Because the gene, called DENND1B, affects cells and signaling molecules thought to be instrumental in … Continue reading
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Skull bone May Treat Osteoporosis
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have uncovered fundamental differences between the bone which makes up the skull and the bones in our limbs, which they believe could hold the key to tackling bone weakness and fractures.
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Tagged arms and legs, bearing, bone cell, bone cells, fragile bones, fundamental differences, genes, genetic study, genome, menopausal women, new ways, osteoporosis, phenomenon, queen mary university, queen mary university of london, skull bone, skull bones, womb
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