Bioscience:Secrets of the Sequence（22）
We spend billions a year fighting against fat. But are we fighting our own genome? If we can find genes that contribute to thinness， we might find new answers. A small rat is helping scientists pinpoint the genetic links to the worst form of diabetes. We're looking at the reversing of diabetes. And we may soon be able to clone body tissue and complete organs from ourselves， for ourselves. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of diseases that this technology could be used to treat.
- Added：2006
- Country：America
- Duration：30
- Time of update：2011/8/16 14:00:16