Researchers find genes that affect radiation damage
Monday, April 6, 2009 - 14:42
in Health & Medicine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have identified a batch of genes that affect how the human body responds to radiation, and said on Monday this might help doctors fine-tune radiation therapy for diseases such as cancer.
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