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A virtual double, a 3D computer model of a human being, complete with genetic material and molecular structure is being developed in Geneva and Zurich. It should be able to test the best possible therapy for a patient and give more insight into common pathologies.

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It remains to be seen whether this example of extreme personalised medicine will be successful. (RTS/swissinfo.ch)

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