Title: Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/14/2009 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 12/15/2009

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Scientists have discovered five genetic variants that are associated with the health of the human lung. The research by an international consortium of 96 scientists from 63 centres in Europe and Australia sheds new light on the molecular basis of lung diseases. The new findings provide hope for better treatment for lung diseases like Chronic [...]

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