Adolescent Scoliosis Test Available Soon

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I received the following Press Release from Axial Biotech for release

on 3-17-2008:

" Salt Lake City -- Axial Biotech, Inc., a company revolutionizing

spine care through the development of molecular diagnostics and

motion preserving technologies, announced today that it has met

several major scientific milestones in its development of the first

genetic prognostic test for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and

has closed a $6 million tranche of its Series B

financing............. "

" The Science: The discovery of genetic markers associated with AIS

curve progression represents a major scientific discovery. Using an

approach to examine the entire human genone, the Axial scientific

team was able to identify specific genetic markers that accurately

predict expected curve progression in early stage AIS patients. This

panel of genetic markers is highly sensitive and specific for

detection of progressive scoliosis that often leads to surgery. The

discovery creates a pathway to the first prognostic test for AIS and

will change the standard of care for patients and physicians. The

significance of the test will be far-reaching; impacting the lives of

thousands of children and their parents. In addition to the immediate

benefit to patients, the test should provide a springboard for the

development of future scoliosis treatments. " by Lesa , VP of

Clinical Operations.

" Axial Biotech expects to launch its genetic prognostic test for AIS

in the next 6 to 8 months. "

I was encouraged to share the news with my friends and family. So I

encourage you to go to the Axial Biotech website and complete the

short questionnaire (5-10) minutes for the Scoliosis Genetic Study:

www.axialbiotech.com/participate.html or you can call them toll free

at 888-992-9425.

I hope this information is helpful to you all.

Patti