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The European Parliament voted through new rules on the medical use of human tissues and cells on Tuesday, which will block their sale for profit.Reuters Health Information 2003

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Murr1, a gene product known for its role in copper regulation, inhibits HIV replication in resting CD4+ lymphocytes, according to a report published in the December 18/25th issue of Nature. Further understanding of Murr1 and its related pathways could lead to treatments that delay the progression to AIDS.Reuters Health Information 2003

Beta-2-Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Affect Asthma Phenotype

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French Parliament Backs Human Cloning Ban

France's lower house of parliament backed draft legislation Thursday making reproductive cloning of human cells a crime against humanity punishable by 30 years in jail and a 7.5 million euros ($9 million) fine.Reuters Health Information 2003

U.S. Clears Roche DNA Tests for Clotting Disorders

U.S. regulators said Wednesday they approved two DNA-based laboratory tests made by Roche to detect inherited blood-clotting disorders.Reuters Health Information 2003

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