Prof Fatmahan Atalar, director of Muhas Genetics Laboratory, displays a gadget which is part of equipment at the facility during an interview with The Citizen. Top right is the plaque unveiled by Retired President Ali Hassan Mwinyi when he opened the laboratory in December 2015. PHOTO | GADIOSA LAMTEY
What you need to know:
> Genetic laboratory unused despite its potential to save millions used to send samples abroad
> Facility housed at Muhas was established with the assistance of Turkish businessman
