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Capecchi, M. R.: "Targeted Gene Replacement," Scientific American, vol. 270, March 1994, pages 52–59. Researchers at the University of Utah can change the nucleotide sequences of every single cell in a mouse. Can all genes be changed, or fixed?

Cohen, J. S., and M. E. Hogan: "The New Genetic Medicines," Scientific American, December 1994, pages 76–82. Can antisense and triplex agent DNA be used as "magic bullets" in combating cancer and deadly viral diseases?

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Various authors: "The Human Genome Project," Science, vol. 265, September 30, 1994. An entire issue devoted to the Human Genome Project, including a spectacular wall chart of human chromosomes with all known loci labeled.

Various authors: "Making Gene Therapy Work," Scientific American, June 1997, pages 95–123. A special report on current gene therapy research, including its role in fighting cancer and AIDS.