Integrated Genetics Inc. other research news

IGLI (Framingham, Mass.) announced full identification of the gene for polycystic kidney disease, with the next step to be a search for mutations causing the genetic defect.

The gene was identified by genomic sequencing. Several similar genes are located in the same general area on chromosome 16, which had hindered identification. The responsible gene can now be copied to make the protein and determine its role in normal function and in the disease. ...