Being an elite athlete is an extremely coveted position, which can lead an individual to use
doping. As knowledge is extended, doping techniques have become increasingly …

The possibility of gene doping, defined as the transfer of nucleic acid sequences and/or the
use of normal or genetically modified cells to enhance sport performance, is a real concern …

Fast and on-site detection is important for an effective antigene-doping strategy. However,
the current gene doping (GD) evaluation methods require sophisticated instruments and …

Gene doping is prohibited in human and equine competition alike. The World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA), Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and International Federation of …

Gene doping has been classified as a prohibited method by the World Anti-Doping Agency
(WADA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for over two decades. As gene …

Throughout the history of horse racing, doping techniques to suppress or enhance
performance have expanded to match the technology available. The next frontier in doping …

A horse's success on the racetrack is determined by genetics, training and nutrition, and
their translation into physical traits such as speed, endurance and muscle strength …

For ethical and safety reasons it is critical to develop easily implemented assays with high
sensitivity and specificity for gene doping surveillance. Two nested quantitative real-time …

The misuse of genetic manipulation technology to enhance athletic performance is termed
gene doping which is prohibited in human sports, horseracing, and equestrian sports …

During the last 2 decades, progress in deciphering the human gene map as well as the
discovery of specific defective genes encoding particular proteins in some serious human …