Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Kapushoc, Stephen (Department: 1634)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091200, C536S023100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993836
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to DNA sequences associated with human memory performance. It also provides methods for (i) screening for diseases and pathological conditions affecting human memory, (ii) identifying agents useful for treatment of diseases and pathological conditions affecting human memory, and (iii) agents and compositions useful for treatment of diseases and pathological conditions affecting human memory.
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De Quervain Dominique J.-F.
Papassotiropoulos Andreas
Stephan Dietrich
Foley & Lardner LLP
Kapushoc Stephen
Translational Genomics Research Institute
University of Zurich
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