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Genes and Environment Interact to Promote Cancer
Researchers say select chemicals may damage or "mutate" genes at any given time in the lifespan, contributing to a host of human diseases.

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Gene Influences Antidepressant Response
Researchers discover depressed patients will respond to an antidepressant depends on which version of a gene they inherit.

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Biofusion Launches Genophrenix Second Spin-out Company
Genophrenix has been formed to capitalise on the discovery of specific proteins.

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Scientists Find Male Gene in Brain Area Targeted by Parkinson's
British researchers identified variations in SRY gene levels may be linked to the onset of Parkinson's.

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Chemical Sensors to Sniff out Diseases in Human Breath
Researchers are developing a Breathalyzer-type device to recognize biomarkers for certain diseases.

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Two NIH Initiatives Launched to Determine Cause of Common Diseases
President’s FY07 budget calls for $40 million a year boost for multi-year effort.

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Clinical Data Initiates Phase III Trial for Antidepressant 'Vilazodone'
The outcome of this trial would serve as one of two pivotal trials required for a new drug application.

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Clinical Data Announces Reorganization to Emphasize Core Pharmacogenomics Business
The Company reorganizes into two operating divisions - Clinical Data Molecular and Vital Diagnostics.

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Utah Researchers Confirm Chromosome may Harbor Autism Gene
Researchers have ruled out one gene that appeared to be a good candidate for being linked to autism.

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Researcher Discovers Antidepressant Protein in Mouse Brain
Researchers found that p11 appears to help regulate signaling of the brain messenger chemical serotonin.
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