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One of the most actively pursued areas in genomics is that of gene therapy. Have each member of your group research and then discuss the current state of research and development into gene therapy for a disease of their choosing. Some suggestions are Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, prostate and pancreatic cancers, and muscular dystrophy.
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