November 11, 2005
A New Map of Human Genetic Variation May Help Treat Diseases
An international team of scientists last month unveiled a new catalog of genetic variation among people that should help speed the understanding and treatment of common disorders such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
"This is a profound step forward," said Michael O. Leavitt, U.S. secretary of health and human services. "It is a triumph for collaborative science."
The research was performed by more than 200 scientists in six countries. A paper describing and analyzing the
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