On this edition you'll hear from activists and scientists who discuss the ecological and ethical consequences of biogentics.
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On this edition of "Making Contact", you'll hear from activists and scientists who discuss the ecological and ethical consequences of biogenetics. Andy Kimbrell of the International Center for Technology Assessment, author of <CITE>The Human Body Shop</CITE>, discusses his visit with Dr. Vern Purcell, a biogeneticist who successfully transplanted a human growth gene into a pig. Dr. Margaret Mellon of the Unions of Concerned Scientists talks about the science behind biogenetics. Biologist and encironmental activist Vandana Shiva talks about Monsanto's genetically engineered Round-Up ready soy bean. And Tony Gonzales of the International Indigenous Treaty Council discusses organizing efforts among traditional peoples to protect plant, animal, and human genes from biopiracy.
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