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DCGN said it has identified a chromosomal region containing a gene whose variants contribute to peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), a narrowing of the arteries in the arms and legs. The region was identified through a genome-wide screen of 1,300 PAOD patients and their relatives in Iceland. The finding triggered a milestone payment to DCGN from partner ROCZ. ...