New technique helps scientists reveal interactions between genes and drugs
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...elopment in the scientific literature, others will customize the technology in a variety of ways, eventually leading to a wide range of inexpensive new diagnostic kits and other beneficial products. "We plan to make this fully available and see what people come up with," says Burkart. For additional informat...CNRS use F1000 Biology to evaluate researchers
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