Hearings on the Human Impact of Advance in Biological Science [Testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Government Research]

Hearings on the Human Impact of Advance in Biological Science [Testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Government Research]

Contributor(s):
Kornberg, Arthur, 1918-2007
Stanford University Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Arthur Kornberg Papers
Publication:
Produced: 8 March 1968
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
DNA
RNA
Genes
Genetic Engineering
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Legislative records
Abstract:
The success of Kornberg and others in creating synthetic copies of DNA and RNA had provoked public concern about the future consequences of genetic engineering, even before recombinant DNA technology was developed in the 1970s. In March 1968, Kornberg and other leading researchers in the field testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Government Research to address these concerns. Kornberg explained the current state of knowledge in molecular biology, the immense potential for medical applications, and the need for much more federal funding for this branch of research.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584605X114 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
WHBBHM
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584605X114
Archival Collection:
The Arthur Kornberg Papers (Profiles in Science)