Gene genies

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Dundee, Scotland, has seen the development of a biotechnology industry, aided by Dundee University. The biochemistry department was expanded in 1978 and attracted funds in the 1980s at a time when university budgets were under pressure from the government. The Wellcome Trust has donated funds for a building, and the expansion has attracted further funds from Scottish Enterprise Tayside. The city offers low-cost housing, which helps in retaining academics. Cyclacel is a biotechnology start-up which has successfully raised funds.

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The genetic starting line

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The implications of the unraveling of the human genome are examined in detail, including work by Celera Genomics and the Human Genome Project.

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Dry season

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Developments in the biotechnology industry, such as public reaction to genetically modified foodstuffs, are examined in detail.

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