Ageless Athlete May Not Be Far off

Gene Doping
Written By Andy Miah

Ageless Athlete May Not Be Far off(2002) The Philadelphia Inquirer, by F. Fitzpatrick [link]

University of Pennsylvania research with Schwarzenegger mice is the focus of this article, though Sweeney's research is described as having the potential to apply to embryos as well as teenagers and adults. Sweeney stresses that the technology is available now to make this possible. Harri Syvasalmi, WADA's secretary general recognises that genetic manipulation will bring many benefits for athletes who are injured.

Andy Miah

Chair in Science Communication & Future Media, University of Salford, Manchester.

http://www.andymiah.net
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