Friday, November 06, 2009

Athletes decoded

Nov. 6, 2009

Jim Kovach has spent years seeking the secrets of aging as president of Marin County’s Buck Institute for Age Research.
Now he’s helped start a new Oakland, California, company with a different quest: Finding the sports gene.
Kovach, a pro linebacker before he was a scientist, has teamed up with a leading Duke University genetic researcher and two other NFL veterans, including venture capitalist Alex Bernstein, to found Athleticode. The Oakland startup’s aim: Study athletes’ DNA so players can improve performance and avoid injury.

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