MRC Research Updates - Contents

Research updates

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Introduction
	These research updates have been written and produced in conjunction with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and doctors. They describe some examples of current research in a way that is relevant to students of A level Biology and Chemistry and GNVQ Advanced Science.

The updates
	Cystic fibrosis The sickling disease Ethics and the Gene Map Engineering antibodies Contraception beyond 2000 Therapeutic cloning Osteoporosis HIV - a global challenge Phase III clinical trials
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