Genetics and dermatology: Staying ahead of the game From: Dermatology Times | Date: March 1, 2001| Author: Hilton, Lisette | Copyright Advanstar Communications, Inc. Mar 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

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Gene mapping could have profound effect on dermatology

Miami Beach, Fla. - Researchers worldwide are making tremendous progress in the underlying molecular bases of many of the hundreds of genetic disorders that have cutaneous components.

The work permits the medical community to better understand these conditions, provide prenatal diagnosis and, possibly, better treat the conditions in the future, according to Amy S. Paller, M.D.

Dr. Paller, hea...

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