Modern Biology: A Terrifying Power

Title:
Modern Biology: A Terrifying Power
Creator:
Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991
Date:
20 October 1969
Description:
In this article for a popular audience, Luria discussed the implications of biological advances that could soon allow people to directly manipulate their own heredity. Here he examined the medical, bio-industrial, social, and military applications and implications of "expected developments" in modern biology, including gene manipulation, "genetic surgery," and human cloning.
Periodical:
The Nation
Publisher:
The Nation
Rights:
Reproduced with permission of The Nation.
Genre:
Articles
Format:
Text
Extent:
4 pages
Language:
English
Legacy Source Citation:
Periodical. Luria, Salvador E. "Modern Biology: A Terrifying Power." The Nation, (20 October 1969): 406-409. Article. 4 Images.. The Nation
Legacy ID:
QLBBGC
NLM ID:
101584611X85
Profiles Collection:
The Salvador E. Luria Papers
Shareable Link:
https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101584611X85
Story Section:
Biographical Information