Today, advances in molecular biology are enabling researchers to isolate subcelluar components of viruses to develop vaccines through cloning, said Adel Mahmoud, a senior molecular biologist at Princeton University.

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Intersecting advances in cloning, genetics, instrumentation, and molecular and structural biology have allowed researchers to see beyond the exterior morphology of cells and tap their component molecules for solutions.

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