Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Genetic secrets of human egg discovered

Source: United Press International
Posted: September 5, 2006

Summary:

U.S. scientists say they have identified the genes that are unique to the human egg. The researchers say the new identification opens the way to understanding the genes' functions, which may lead to solving problems from infertility to degenerative diseases.

Commentary: Hopefully this finding will provide scientists with an understanding of the structure of human diseases and enable them to develop effective treatments for them.

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