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Gene discovered that raises asthma risk in blacks

August 5, 2011   // 0 Comments

Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters U.S. researchers have discovered a genetic mutation unique to African Americans that could help explain why blacks are so susceptible to asthma. (Shutterstock)  U.S. researchers have discovered a genetic mutation unique to African Americans that could help explain why blacks are so susceptible to asthma. Prior studies looking for asthma genes have turned up several, b...

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