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Anti-Doping Agency investigates new doping techniques

Source: AM
Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 8:12 AEST
Expires: Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:12 AEST

The World Anti-Doping Agency is on the lookout for new high-tech doping techniques that could be used by cheats at the Beijing Olympics. The agency is looking into gene therapy, where an athlete's DNA might be treated to improve healing times and boost strength and resilience.

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Tags: sport, olympics-summer, sports-organisations, china

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