CyGene Laboratories Announces New Spanish-Language Website to Promote Genetic Testing Products to Hispanic Market.CORAL SPRINGS Coral Springs, city (1990 pop. 79,443), Broward co., SE Fla.; inc. 1963. Largely residential, it is a city that has grown rapidly along with the southern Florida and Fort Lauderdale area. The population of Coral Springs nearly doubled between 1980 and 1990. , Fla. -- CyGene Laboratories, Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :CYGE) has announced the introduction of its Spanish-language website, which is accessible by logging on to http://www.cygenedirect.com (site visitors can select English or Spanish from the home page). CyGene Laboratories' accurate, anonymous and affordable genetic testing Genetic Testing Definition A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person's cells, called DNA, to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could pass a disease to his or her offspring. products are available directly to the public via the internet or retail outlets. The Spanish content makes CyGene's genetic predisposition genetic predisposition Molecular medicine The tendency to suffer from certain genetic diseases–eg, Huntington's disease, or inherit certain skills–eg, musical talent products and services -- as well as information about the company and its innovative technologies -- available to Hispanics for the first time in their native language. "We believe that the Latino community is especially interested in preventative medicine," said Martin Munzer, president and chief executive officer of CyGene Laboratories. "We are confident that our products will be very well received by the discerning consumers in this important demographic group." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census , the estimated Hispanic population of the U.S. was 41.3 million -- or approximately 14 percent of the nation's total population -- as of July 2004, making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest race or ethnic minority. (The estimate does not include the 3.9 million residents of Puerto Rico.) By the year 2050, the number of Hispanics living in the U.S. is projected to be 102.6 million. "Through this new website we are beginning to market our products to Hispanics living in the United States," added Munzer, "and we anticipate establishing distribution channels for our products in most Spanish-speaking countries by the spring of 2007." Dr. Luis Romero, a member of CyGene's Scientific Advisory Board will be joining Munzer in making this announcement to the Latin community during "Cada Dia" ("Every Day"), Telemundo TV's daily morning show, on Wednesday, September 13th. They will appear on the program, which airs from 7 to 10 a.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT , in a health segment hosted by Ilia Calderon. About CyGeneDIRECT CyGeneDIRECT is an online consumer website that provides individuals with education and the opportunity to decide whether genetic testing is right for them. Individuals are able to purchase genetic test kits from a third party fulfillment center and retrieve their results anonymously in a comprehensive personalized report available on a secure server. The reports help them to understand how their personal genetics affect certain risks, how other factors contribute in combination with their genetic profile, and how to modify these factors to decrease their risk. Each test report includes a technical report that allows a consumer to share their results with their physicians if they chose to do so. For more information on CyGeneDIRECT, please visit http://www.cygenedirect.com. About CyGene Laboratories, Inc. CyGene Laboratories, Inc., based in Coral Springs, Florida Coral Springs, officially chartered July 10, 1963, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States, approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to the U.S. , is a biotechnology company focused on commercializing genetic and diagnostic testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease , as well as developing therapies for infectious, genetic and autoimmune diseases Autoimmune diseases A group of diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, in which immune cells turn on the body, attacking various tissues and organs. Mentioned in: Complement Deficiencies, Premature Menopause . CyGene's scientific base rests on its Haystack Processing technologies, which it has been developing since 1995. As a result of its work on Haystack Processing, the Company has achieved significant technological breakthroughs that have led to the discovery of its other platform technologies. CyGene believes its patented technologies have promise in the discovery, development and utilization of cutting edge diagnostics based on synthetic DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. and therapeutics based on the rapid clearance of pathogens from the blood. Forward-Looking Statements: The statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 (the "Act"). Additionally words such as "seek," "intend," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate" and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, when or whether the audits of our financial statements will be completed and audit opinions issued, due to unforeseen circumstances or unforeseen issues that may arise during the course of such audits. CyGene Laboratories, Inc. has no duty and undertakes no obligation to update such statements. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions. |
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