And the Human Genome Project led to advances in genetics which have put us at the beginning of a road to personalised healthcare.

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This said, newly emerging technologies ranging from robotics to nanotechnology do raise significant national security concerns, as do the advances in genetics and synthetic biology.

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Advances in biochemistry and genetics have pushed the number of potential drug targets from 500 to more than 10, 000.

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Stunning advances in biochemistry and genetics since the mid-1990s have increased the number of compounds deemed worthy drug candidates from 500 to more than 10, 000.

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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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The advances are happening not only in computing but also in fields such as genetics, AI, robotics, and medicine.

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