TalkNew Genes Continue to Be Discovered
How long do you think we will continue open our papers or turn on our radios and learn about a new gene that has been discovered — years, decades or generations?
Chinese scientists at the Tianjin Blood Center have discovered a new gene, one crucial in matching organ transplants. The World Health Organization has named it HLA-B-9518. … Scientists worldwide have found, so far, over 2500 HLA alleles, which are widely used in organ transplant matching, paternity testing, human genetics and other fields.
(From CCTV)
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January 23rd, 2007 at 3:33 am
Well, since we have only about 25,000 genes that tap’s going to run dry at some point but reporting on what genes actually do and how they interact with other genes, etc. will never end. Don’t worry, we won’t be out of a job anytime soon.
January 23rd, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Yes, the good news about working in science is that there’s always a new discovery right around the corner…!