Gene therapy and gene based drugs are two ways we could benefit from our growing mastery of genetic science. But there will be others as well. Here is one of the remarkable therapies on the cutting edge of genetic research that could make their way into mainstream medicine in the coming years.
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A. the isolation of stem cells
B. the effects of gene therapies
C. the advantages of human cloning
D. the limitations of tissue replacements
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