Genetic Engineering of Plants Agricultural Research Opportunities and Policy Concerns (1984) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 69-72
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In the letter they suggested that the National Academy of Sciences investigate the hazard, which it did. in 1974 a National Academy of Sciences committee recommended a worldwide moratorium on certain types of recombinant DNA experiments—such as those that would introduce into bacteria viral genes or genes that confer antibiotic resistance- until the safety hazards could be assessed.
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The participants agreed that the moratorium should be liftect for the vast majority of recombinant DNA experiments, provided that appropriate precautions were taken. The safety strategy they suggested was that recombinant microorganisms be contained and that the level of containment correspond to the level of estimated risk of each experiment.
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On a philosophical level, this new ability may undermine man's reverence for life. Many researchers and observers of the field think that if scientific work proceeds intelligently and prudently, and if scientific directions and developments are open to public scrutiny, then the safety issues
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He sees this freedom given to genetic engineering as a reflection of the public's confidence in the scientific community; of the public's belief that safety issues will be openly and honestly cTiscussed. "Only a handful of serious safety questions remain for RAC to consider," Thornton said.
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