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A better understanding of the role of genes in the human body and in disease is suggesting new ways to tackle disease.

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Pigs can be genetically modified to make organs tailored for transplantation to humans. 30/07/03
"With the human genome sequenced, some people are expecting personalised medicines within a few years, but the reality is still many years away." David Weatherall
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