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KUWAIT, April 18 (KUNA) -- Participants in the Fourth International Medical
Genetics Conference called here on Wednesday for the creation of a national
DNA database to help draw a map of genetic diseases.
In statements to KUNA, Dr. Makia Marafie, member of the organizing
committee and expert at Kuwait Medical Genetic Center, said that the final
communiqu{ underlined the importance that this database should include the all
genetic variations that affect human diseases.
The conferees called for equipping Kuwait Medical Genetic Center with
latest technology to conduct more researches on potential causative genetic
variations.
"This will lead to speedier, better and cheaper diagnosis and treatment of
genetic disorders," Marafie said.
The participants said Kuwait Medical Genetic Center should start diagnosing
oral and dental problems related to genetic disorder.
The State of Kuwait should also more encourage and support scientific
research in the field of genetics. (end)
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