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Adeno-associated virus (AAV)
Adenovirus
Adult stem cells
Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicinal Product (ATIMP)
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP)
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Antigen
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Basic research
Cas9 nuclease

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Basic research

Also known as fundamental research is a study conducted in a laboratory bench to establish proof of concept. 

 

Read related content in the entry on translational science of the research pathways.

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