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21 March 2017, 18:28

Belarus' National Academy of Sciences to carry out DNA stress resistance tests

MINSK, 21 March (BelTA) – The National Center for Genome Biotechnology of the Genetics and Cytology Institute of Belarus' National Academy of Sciences will carry out DNA tests for stress resistance, BelTA has learned from the Chief Academic Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Alexander Kilchevsky.

“We plan to branch out into new fields of research. One of them is DNA stress resistance testing,” Alexander Kilchevsky remarked.

He pointed out that human mental abilities are inherited and the genetic testing can determine it. “This is especially important for the occupations requiring composure, bravery and stress tolerance. Firemen, pilots, security officials, special forces – all these groups of people should possess psychological resistance,” the chief academic secretary said.

The National Center for Genome Biotechnology also plans to carry out DNA tests for salmonid fishes and salmonid products. Another initiative is to upgrade the Genetics and Cytology Institute in order to crank out DNA testing and carry out more than 80,000 tests per year.

The National Center for Genome Biotechnology provides molecular genetics services in the field of agriculture, medical science, sports and environmental protection.

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