gene doping

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• Gene doping — is defined by the World Anti Doping Agency as the non therapeutic use of cells, genes, genetic elements, or of the modulation of gene expression, having the capacity to improve athletic performance . [http://www.wada… …   Wikipedia

• gene doping — (JEEN doh.ping) n. Modifying a person s genetic makeup so that the body produces more hormones or other natural substances that improve athletic performance. Also: gene doping. gene dope v. gene doper n. Example Citation: Nobody even blinks when… …   New words

• gene doping — /ˈdʒin doʊpɪŋ/ (say jeen dohping) noun a form of gene therapy designed to enhance athletic performance; banned by international sporting associations …  

• Doping in association football — Unlike individual sports such as bicycling, weight lifting, and track and field, football (soccer) is not widely associated with performance enhancing drugs. Like most high profile team sports, football suffers more from an association with… …   Wikipedia

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• Stem cell doping — is the postulated practice of enhancing athletic performance through various beneficial effects of stem cells injected into the bloodstream or otherwise introduced into the body. Currently there are no documented cases of stem cell doping, but… …   Wikipedia

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