Stories
- Article
The cook who became a pariah
New York, 1907. Mary Mallon spreads infection, unaware that her name will one day become synonymous with typhoid.
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Bringing biotech to the people
Amateur scientists have inspired all kinds of frightening scenarios, from Frankenstein’s monster to ‘The Fly’ and ‘Breaking Bad’. But it can be a force for good. Today’s DIYbio enthusiasts are having fun – and even making lucrative breakthrough discoveries.
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People against pollution
Alice Bell reflects on what happens when communities help solve environmental problems, and whether citizen science can help fight industrial pollution today.
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The quest to breed gifted children
If you had the chance, would you choose a genius baby?
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Executive Seminar on Science, Technology, and Public Policy, U.S. Office of Personnel Management - "Genetic Engineering" (21 May 1981)
Date: 1980-1981Reference: JDW/2/8/1/141Part of: James D. Watson Collection- Books
Public attitudes to Genetic Engineering / Louis Lemkow.
Lemkow, Luis.Date: [1990]- Books
Public awareness and attitudes about reproductive genetic technology / Genetics and Public Policy Center.
Date: [2003]- Books
Opinions on and attitudes towards genetic engineering : acceptable limits. A, The discussion task / [Jenny Lewis [and others]].
Date: [1997], ©1997- Videos
Genetic engineering and protein synthesis.
Date: 1987