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Human Genome Project PDF
Human Genome Project PDF
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Right drug,
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The Human Genome Project has G
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been an example of successful Some of the new treatments
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scientists in 18 countries all A A Human Genome Project hit precise
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working on sequencing the DNA. C targets in the body, such as cancer
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cells. Others work best in people with a
particular genetic makeup. In future,
Many DNA fragments made, all of different lengths as
the chain terminating bases are added at random medicines may even switch genes on
or off to control disease.
Fragments separated by electrophoresis –
the shortest fragments travel furthest
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