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Gene behind gum disease, osteoporosis, arthritis identified

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): An international team of researchers have identified a gene that is common in the development of gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Experts at Hospital for Special Surgery say that their findings about the gene, called interferon regulator factor-8 (IRF-8), may lead to new treatments in future.
“The study doesn’t have immediate [...]

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