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The regeneration of tissues and organs offers a radical new approach to the treatment of injury and disease. It's a new medicine for a new millennium, but does the reality match the hype?
Publication of the human genome SNP map is an early benchmark in efforts to increase the efficiency of drug development and improve the provision of medicine.
Fueled by strong demand from students and industry's need for trained bioinformaticists, universities are increasing their offerings in this fast-growing field.