What will be the big scientific breakthroughs of the 21st century? Leading scientists peek into the future...
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Some top scientists believe children will be genetically engineered in the 21st century, with all genes ultimately identified and their role in human development ascertained to allow wealthy people to prescribe the genetic makeup of their offspring. Other scientists believe it will be much more difficult to identify the function of each genetic code than is generally perceived. Some scientists believe there will be a breakthrough in the search for extra-terrestrial life in the 21st century, with other planets similar to Earth likely to be identified.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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A NICE way to run the NHS
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The United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) is to use a new system of clinical governance, and a National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) is being launched. NICE aims to provide support for clinical governance and will supply guidance to health workers on issues such as choice of drugs and procedures. Physicians are expected to take heed of this guidance. Appraisals of health techniques are to be carried out by NICE, and this includes established techniques as well as new procedures.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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