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Researchers develop long-lasting growth hormone
09-03-2007 · EurekAlert!Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a long-acting growth hormone for use in human therapy. The new discovery could mean that children and adults with growth hormone disorders will not have to have injections as often, reducing the need for daily treatments.
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