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Predictive genetic testing for type 2 diabetes. Janssens AC, Gwinn M, Valdez R, Narayan KM and Khoury MJ (2006) BMJ 333, 509-10. Cautionary editorial article warning of how reports of newly identified genetic associations can raise unrealistic expectations of imminent medical benefits, and how scientists and the media must avoid this pitfall (PubMed).
The human tissue act. Furness PN (2006) BMJ 333(7567):512. Editorial on the HTA and how confusion over the precise terms of the Act may yet stifle research (PubMed).
Molecular biology: sticky end in protein synthesis. Roy H and Ibba M (2006) Nature 443, 41-2. News and views piece on the discovery of a new genetic defect underlying pathological protein aggregation (PubMed).