Got Any Good Drugs?
Oh, yeah. And these little pills were made just for you. No, really, we mean that. In the not-too-distant future, many of us will be able to pick up prescriptions designed with our genetic makeup in mind. Just think -- no more nagging flu symptoms, just instant relief. It sounds like an info-mercial, doesn't it? Well, it'll cost a lot more than $19.95 to get your hands on the designer drugs, so start saving now.
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    Which of the following will be a reality by 2010, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute?

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    Food and Drug Administration
    Read current literature on drug development, find out about the FDA drug approval process, and link to MedWatch, a FDA site about drug efficacy and safety.

    GeneClinics
    Funded by the National Institute of Health and developed with the University of Washington, this site offers information about genetic testing, diagnosis, management and genetic counseling of individuals and families with specific inherited disorders.

    Genomics: A Global Resource
    Find out the news on genomics issues, legislation and research results.