Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 Posted on Mon, Apr. 19, 2004 The Promise of Proteomics Progress from unraveling proteins By studying the complex structures, researchers may be able to detect and treat such insidious killers as ovarian cancer. By Marie McCullough Inquirer Staff Writer Less than a decade ago, the study of proteins and their roles in the body was such an ill-defined field that it had no name. Now, " proteomics " is fueling a biotechnology boom and promising a revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is already providing new avenues for detecting and monitoring prostate, breast, lung and ovarian cancers. read the rest here: http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/health/8465067.htm?1c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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