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There is a need now and again to sit back and contemplate whatwe do. Science evolves not through a smooth progression of discoveries,but by a series of leaps and bounds. We are currently experiencinga revolution in genetic science. As a consequence, recentlydeveloped techniques have allowed us closely to examine ourown genetic makeup for the first time. This has led to a greaterunderstanding of known diseases, an improved ability to predictfuture health, an increasing understanding of behavior traits,and a wider range of reproductive options. New and more powerfultechniques have been added to . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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