Will Society Be Prepared?

Will Society Be Prepared?

Contributor(s):
Nirenberg, Marshall W.
Science
Publication:
American Association for the Advancement of Science, 11 August 1967
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Ethics
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
Marshall Nirenberg's editorial calls for a more introspective response to advances in genetic research. Nirenberg predicts that man will soon have the "power to shape his own biological destiny." He fears that man may be able to program his own cells before assessing the consequences and insists that we must refrain from instructing our own cells until we are "wise enough" to make a decision as an "informed society."
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584910X121 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
JJBBHT
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X121
Archival Collection:
The Marshall W. Nirenberg Papers (Profiles in Science)