Posted by Jonathan on April 12, 2003, at 19:31:15
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fnews%2F2003%2F04%2F11%2Fnbul11.xml
(Just the first item: I have no problem believing the story about Nipper the snake!)
It was *not* published on April 1st! and to me, it sounds feasible, but I think Easter 2013 would be a more plausible release date than now.
I couldn't find anything about it at http://www.roche.com/
Expert opinions requested, please.
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DNA test to give drug advice
Scientists predicted a revolution in medicine yesterday as they announced a genetic test that screens a patient's DNA to reveal which drugs will work and which will be a waste of time.
The diagnostic DNA chip can analyse a drop of blood to determine the most suitable medication.
Its makers say it can match a patient with the right medicine within 24 hours - avoiding months of trial and error while at the same time reducing risks of side-effects.
The first chip, developed by the pharmaceutical company Roche, will be released after Easter and will be used for patients suffering from depression.
Chips for other illnesses are likely to follow over the next few years.
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