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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2012 · 4 MIN

Could gene therapy be used to cheat a DNA test?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

We find out if you can escape detection at a crime scene by using clever gene therapy techniques. Plus we ask, does applying ice to an injury actually help? And if so, how? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

We find out if you can escape detection at a crime scene by using clever gene therapy techniques. Plus we ask, does applying ice to an injury actually help? And if so, how? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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