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    The ‘eureka’ moment that revolutionised crime solving
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    In 1984, Alec Jeffreys developed the technique of DNA fingerprinting in his laboratory at the University of Leicester. These techniques have revolutionised the way that the police solve crimes.

    Direct-to-consumer testing
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    Have you ever wanted to know more about your genetic make-up? Direct-to-consumer testing is now making this possible through tests you can order online. But is there a more serious side to us having such easy access to all of the information in our genomes? 

    Personal genomics: the future of healthcare?
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    Personal genomics is an area of genomics focusing specifically on the sequencing and analysis of one person’s genome, and then giving them their genomic information. 

    How did the Human Genome Project make science more accessible?
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    The Human Genome Project was a pioneer for encouraging open access to scientific research. In 1996, those involved agreed that all new information produced should be made freely available to all within 24 hours.

    How did patenting cause conflicts within the Human Genome Project?
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    Some scientists involved in the Human Genome Project upset the collaborative nature by trying to patent sections of the DNA sequence for their own financial gain. 

    Genetic counselling
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    Genetic counsellors are health professionals who help people faced with the possibility of a genetic disease to make informed decisions about their futures.  

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