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Genentech Recognized Contd...Genentech was considered to be the pioneer in the biotech industry. The company used human genetic engineering5 to develop treatments for life-threatening diseases in the areas of oncology,6 immunology,7 and tissue disorders. As of 2006, it was the world's second largest biotech company behind Amgen Inc.8 and the leading provider of biotherapeutics9 in the US. Background
They apparently believed that if they did so, their academic careers would be ruined.
5] Human genetic engineering refers to the controlled
modifications of the human genome. Though it is still in its infancy (as of
2006), according to scientists, human genetic engineering would be able to
change the physical, cognitive, and emotional capacities of human beings.
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