Genetic Engineering, Human Genetics, and Cell Biology: Evolution of Technological Issues [electronic resource] : DNA Recombinant Molecule Research, Supplemental Report II.

Corporate Author:: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Published:: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1976.
Physical Description:: 267 pages : digital, PDF file

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Committee Serial KKK. CRS report, prepared for the Subcom on Science, Research and Technology by James M. McCullough, reviewing major issues in genetic engineering, including DNA recombinant molecule research whereby DNA fragments are rearranged to form new molecules.
Traces the development of DNA research programs, and summarizes ethical and scientific issues surrounding the risks and benefits of deliberate changes in plant and animal cell structure. Also assesses the effectiveness of NIH guidelines governing recombinant research activities, and presents diverse views reflecting societal concern over scientific interference in reproductive patterns.
Appendices (p. 73-259) include a bibliography (p. 73-78), articles, reports, and:

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Y 4.Sci 2:94-2/K K K

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