Bioengineering: Short Term Optimism and Long Term Risk

Bioengineering: Short Term Optimism and Long Term Risk

Contributor(s):
Gustavus Adolphus College (Sponsor)
Anfinsen, Christian B. (Christian Boehmer), 1916-1995
Nobel Conference XIX (Conference)
Publication:
Produced: 4 October 1983
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Genetic Engineering
Biotechnology
Ethics, Professional
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Speeches
Abstract:
Anfinsen believed that humanity could derive great benefits from biotechnology, but only with the right safeguards. In this speech delivered at the 19th Annual Nobel Conference held at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, Anfinsen declared that it was possible to maintain "adequate surveillance of the application of bioengineering to human beings so long as the human hunger for power and material gain does not become overwhelming.". NOTE: Speech was given at the Nobel XIX Conference, held 4-5 October 1983 at Gustavus Adolphus College.
Copyright:
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Extent:
12 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584571X56 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
KKBBDR
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584571X56
Archival Collection:
The Christian B. Anfinsen Papers (Profiles in Science)