Humans have a built-in weapon against HIV, but until recently no one knew how to unlock its potential.
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| Biology | October 12, 2008 09:12 PM |
Researchers at McGill University, King's College London and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. have identified two genetic variants in caucasians that together produce an astounding sevenfold increase the risk of male pattern baldness. Their results will be published Oct. 12 in the journal Nature Genetics.
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