Gene splicing promises new medical powers from DNA
Stanford teams report cross species gene transfers using recombinant DNA to study regulation and disease. Inserting a rabbit blood pigment gene into monkey cells yielded hemoglobin production, while mouse genes into bacteria made mammalian enzymes, hinting at future diagnostics, therapies, and drugs.
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Threshold of a new medicine my be reached by gene manipulation
The article discusses how bacteria carrying working foreign enzymes can resist lethal chemicals, signaling a shift toward gene isolation and manipulation. Researchers warn that strict safety guidelines and non scientific rules may hinder progress and risk slowing potentially vital medical advances.
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