... can be used to treat infectious diseases or diseases that have no cure yet. Genes and traits that are linked to antiviral or antigen proteins can be added to an animal or a human being in order to help the immune system fight the disease. One of the most recent researches has shown that if some cells affected by HIV are removed ... treat diseases that are big problems in modern society such as HIV or cancer. The most important reason to keep researching on genetic engineering is to make our long-term dreams of a healthier society our present one day....

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