Which one of the following is the landmark performance of Dr. V. Mohan Reddy, an Indian born Doctor working in USA, during February, 2003?
- AResearch on human stem cell which is likely to revolutionise treatment of deadly disease like cancer.
- BSuccessful open-heart procedure called arterial switch performed on an infant.Correct
- CResearch on genetic engineering which can help in treatment of deadly disease like AIDS.
- DSuccessful brain surgery to revive the function of nearly dead brain of a premature born infant.
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