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European, Australian researchers report genetic factors in COPD

DNAIndia.com
Scientists from Europe and Australia have reported finding five genetic variants that are linked to the health of the human lung.

A total of 96 scientists from 63 centers in Europe and Australia have been successful in shedding new light on the molecular basis of lung diseases.

The significance of the finding lies in the hope it has provided for better treatment of lung diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma.

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