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  • Organoids

    Organoids are three-dimensional cell assemblies that resemble certain organs in terms of their function, shape and typically contained cell types and are produced from stem cells.

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  • Genetic Testing

    An application of genetic engineering that has acquired a position of prime importance in medical practice. This trend will continue and gain momentum in the foreseeable future.

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  • Single-Cell Analysis

    New methods enable the examination of single cells and their derivatives in large numbers. This opens up new possibilities for research and medical applications.

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  • Stem Cell Research

    At the present time, stem cell research is mainly to be classified as basic research. Currently, therapies are only possible with adult stem cells, they are undergoing testing in clinical trials.

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  • Gene Therapy

    The human genome project has led to the identification of more than 2000 disease-relevant genes. In principle, this means that the targeted use of gene therapies is possible.

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  • Agricultural Biotechnology

    It remains to be seen whether the establishment of agricultural biotechnology will fail due to a lack of consumer acceptance (willingness to buy).

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  • Synthetic Biology

    Synthetic biology is a newly emerging research field at the intersection between molecular biology, microbiology, genetic engineering, organic chemistry, computer science and the engineering sciences.

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  • Epigenetics

    The genome of many viruses, bacteria, plants, animals and human beings has been sequenced in the course of the last two decades. We now know which genes these organisms possess.

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  • Genome Surgery (Gene Editing)

    New methods for the targeted modification of genomes are classed together under the term genome surgery (also known as genome editing). They are currently sparking a revolution in research.

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