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Scientists create ‘genetic atlas’ of proteins in human blood

06 June 2018

An international team of researchers led by scientists at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge and MSD has created the first detailed genetic map of human proteins, the key building blocks of biology. These discoveries promise to enhance our understanding of a wide range of diseases and aid development of new drugs.

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Drugs: how to pick a winner in clinical trials

26 June 2017

When a drug fails late on in clinical trials it’s a major setback for launching new medicines. It can cost millions, even billions, of research and development funds. Now, an ‘adaptive’ approach to clinical trials and a genetic tool for predicting success are increasing the odds of picking a winner. 

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