Sentences with phrase «for gene doping»

To pick another example, WADA has announced that it has developed a test for gene doping, in which athletes could inject themselves with specific genes to improve muscle - building or endurance — in spite of the fact that, to date, there has been no known successful use of gene - doping techniques.

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But no one thinks for a minute that gene doping isn't already starting to happen.

The only way to prove that someone has used gene doping is to biopsy a suspicious muscle and look for signs of DNA tampering.

For the time being, though, gene doping is not only illegal but also unsafe and probably ineffective.

But no one thinks for a minute that gene doping isn't happening.

Gene therapy for restoring muscle lost to age or disease is poised to enter the clinic, but elite athletes are eyeing it to enhance performance Can it be long before gene doping changes the nature of spGene therapy for restoring muscle lost to age or disease is poised to enter the clinic, but elite athletes are eyeing it to enhance performance Can it be long before gene doping changes the nature of spgene doping changes the nature of sport?

Tour de France officials have experience handling doping scandals, but like other agencies, they haven't perfected a test for detecting gene doping — yet.

Scientists will be looking for signs of a new type of cheating: gene doping.