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Mar. 12, 2024, 12:23 PM ET (AP)
Russian skater's doping case leaves WADA uneasy and targeting new rules before next Winter Olympics

gene doping, use of substances or techniques to manipulate cells or genes in order to improve athletic performance. Since the latter half of the 20th century, the manipulation of human genes has formed an important area of biomedical research, with much effort focused in particular on refining gene therapy for the treatment of diseases such as cystic fibrosis and anemia. In the early 21st century, however, members of the international sports community became concerned that athletes seeking to gain physical advantage in competition would abuse gene therapy and similar technologies. In 2003, although no athletes were known to have experimented ...(100 of 334 words)

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