deCODE and Merck Form Landmark Alliance in Obesity

Alliance brings together world-leading capabilities in genetics and drug development to speed the discovery of new treatments Reykjavik, ICELAND, September 27, 2002 — deCODE genetics (Nasdaq/Nasdaq Europe:DCGN) and Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) today announced the...

deCODE Announces Mapping of a Hypertension Gene on Chromosome 18

deCODE study published this month reveals the strongest genetic linkage ever found to the common form of the condition. Reykjavik, ICELAND, June 26, 2002 — deCODE genetics (Nasdaq/Nasdaq Europe:DCGN) today announced that a team of its scientists has located a gene...

deCODE Publishes High-resolution Genetic Map of the Human Genome

· Landmark study creates “user’s guide” to the human genome; will aid in finalizing the assembly of the genome and in applying genomics to create better medicine. · Leverages deCODE’s genealogical resources, genotyping capabilities and software; results...