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 Posted: 28 Jul 2005 10:12 AM Post subject: Mexico's Latin American Genetic Mapping Project |
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Mexico launches Latin American genetic mapping project
Source: San Diego Union Tribune
Government health officials and private companies have teamed up for an ambitious effort to map the genes of Mexicans in hopes of developing specific, tailor-made treatments for individuals suffering from such deadly ailments as diabetes, asthma and hypertension.
Launched Monday, the project is the largest study to date of Latin American genes based on the Human Genome Project, and could usher in a new medical era for the region, authorities said.
Mexico's National Institute of Genomic Medicine will work with California-based Applied Biosystems Group, part of Applera Corp., and IBM's Healthcare and Life Sciences division to establish an applied biosystems sequencing and genotyping unit and conduct research focusing on health issues related to the Mexican population.
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