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Skin Cancer Study Uncovers New Tumor Suppressor Gene

Micrograph of metastatic melanoma cells, left, that have invaded pancreatic tissue, right. Credit: Dr. Richard Lee, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
 Bethesda, Md., Sun., Mar. 29, 2009 — National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a gene that suppresses tumor growth in melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The finding is reported in the journal Nature Genetics as part of a systematic genetic analysis of a group of enzymes implicated in skin cancer and many other types of cancer. (more)


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bullet April 23, 2009: USDA and NIH Funded International Science Consortium Publishes Analysis of Domestic Cattle Genome Sequence New
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health announce that an international consortium of researchers has published the genome of domestic cattle, the first livestock mammal to have its genetic blueprint sequenced and analyzed. The landmark research will bolster efforts to produce better beef and dairy products and lead to a better understanding of the human genome.

bullet April 16, 2009: Researchers Discover New Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke
Scientists identify a previously unknown connection between two genetic variants and an increased risk of stroke, providing strong evidence for the existence of specific genes that help explain the genetic component of stroke.

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