Scientists Close to Low-Cost Dna Test for Diseases

The HeraldFebruary 15, 2010

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A FAST, low-cost DNA test which can determine a person's chances of developing certain inherited diseases could soon be a reality, scientists have said.

A drop of saliva will be enough to allow medics to pinpoint variations in patients' genetic code in a test being formulated by experts at Edinburgh University.

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Scientists Close to Low-Cost Dna Test for Diseases

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