Your Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research
- ISBN-10
- 0871686368
- ISBN-13
- 9780871686367
- Category
- DNA
- Pages
- 82
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Author
- Catherine Baker
Description
Program discusses the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal and social issues raised by the project.
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