Advancing Human Performance: Genomic Innovations and Ethical Imperatives in Sports Science
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Genomics, Gene Expression, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS), Athletic PerformanceAbstract
The rapid convergence of genomic technologies and sports science is redefining the boundaries of human athletic potential. As a researcher at the intersection of molecular biology and sports medicine, I applaud your journal’s commitment to this transformative field and wish to expand upon critical developments in gene expression regulation, CRISPR-Cas9 applications, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) that demand scholarly attention and ethical scrutiny.
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