Modern Biology: A Terrifying Power
- Title:
- Modern Biology: A Terrifying Power
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Date Issued:
- 20 October 1969
- Creator:
- Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991
- Source:
- Periodical. Luria, Salvador E. "Modern Biology: A Terrifying Power." The Nation, (20 October 1969): 406-409. Article. 4 Images.. The Nation
- Periodical:
- The Nation
- Right Type:
- Permission Granted - No Conditions
- Right Statement:
- Reproduced with permission of The Nation.
- Profiles in Science ID:
- QLBBGC
- NLM ID:
- 101584611X85
- Genre:
- Articles
- Language:
- English
- Format:
- Text