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Can genetic data be a magic bullet for drug R&D?

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Ben Hargreaves finds that the vast amount of genetic data that exists today could help provide a faster, more targeted way of developing new drug candidates. The logical extension to this kind of approach is treating individual patients, with their individual genetic makeup.

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A history of blood cancer treatment

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Further research led Ehrlich to develop his side-chain theory, that antibodies produced by white blood cells act as receptors on the cell membrane. 2012 – The 100,000 Genomics Project begins. Unlocking the secrets of the human genome has intrigued investigators for centuries. 2002 – Emergence of CAR-T therapy.