Stephen Hsu, Michigan State University (IMAGE)

Michigan State University

Stephen Hsu, Michigan State University

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Stephen Hsu, vice president of research and graduate studies at Michigan State University, has developed a new DNA tool that can accurately predict people's height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.

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Derrick L. Turner, Michigan State University

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