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Primer: Strategies for Identifying Genes Involved in Renal Disease
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Title Primer: Strategies for Identifying Genes Involved in Renal Disease
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/9005?src=rss
Description Researchers have been active in using genetic testing to advance the identification and treatment of renal disease. The current review highlights the state of the art of this research. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Category Articles > Nephrology
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Date Mar 26, 2008
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