In quest for new therapies, clinician-scientist team unlocks hidden information in human genome

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 12:30 in Biology & Nature

Researchers created a model resource that not only identifies but also outlines the function of some of the most common mutations in the human genome. At a time when research linking genetic mutations to disease risk is booming, scientists are pursuing what they think is an even more significant path: They are zeroing in on how certain mutations work, information they believe will guide the development of new treatment options.

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