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ERR - The Estonian Genome Center at the University of Tartu has been completed, after reaching its goal of gathering genetic data from 50,000 Estonians.Now, the next step is to develop within five years a personalized medical industry, specialized to fit the unique characteristics of each individual. Soon, doctors will be able to base their diagnoses on a specific individual's genetic data, reported ETV.
"By that time, genetic analysis will be of equal value to other analyses used in hospitals today for diagnosis,“ said the Genome Center's director, Andres Metspalu. The biotechnology professor said his institution is unique in Europe, thus creating a lot of interest abroad.
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