Unravelling the DNA Myth
The spurious foundation of genetic engineering

Date Written:  2020-02-02
Publisher:  Harper's
Year Published:  2002
Pages:  9pp   Resource Type:  Article

A survey of the implications of the collapse of molecular biology's "central dogma", that an organisms genome fully accounts for its characteristic assemblage of inherited traits. The author adresses how the biotechnology industry has been able to convince the world that genetic modifications are safe.

Subject Headings

• Biology
• Biotechnology
• DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
• DNA Analysis
• DNA Sequencing
• DNA Synthesis
• DNA Testing
• Gene Expression
• Gene Sequencing
• Gene Splicing
• Gene Technology
• Genetic Engineering
• Genetic Research
• Genetic Variation
• Genetically Engineered Animals
• Genetics
• Genetics/Ethical Implications
• Genetics/Legal Implications
• Human Genome
• Human Genome Project
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Cloning
• Molecular Genetics