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Rep. Gingrich on Genetic Testing - Charlie Rose Show (WETA); MacNeil Lehrer (WETA) Genetic testing, 1995-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

 Item — Box: MM-18, Object: 24
Identifier: NE0006

Scope and Contents

Charlie Rose interviewing Newt Gingrich - funding for AIDS, Ryan White bill, entering age of molecular medicine, have scientific panel to review breakthoughs and decide where money should go (which diseases), scientific rather than political oversight; MacNeil Lehrer News Hour - Genetic Ethics - how genetic discoveries should be used, Donna Shalala comments on Human Genome Project, discovery of BRCA1, screening for breast cancer gene, can doctors deny parents requests to have children tested for genetic diseases, testing for Polyposis gene, genetic testing in criminal and civil courts, Human Genome project; ethical and legal issues involved with genetic information,

Dates

  • Creation: 1995-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

Conditions Governing Access

The majority of the materials within this finding aid have been digitized by the History of Genomics team. That being said, there are several instances where materials were either damaged or were in poor condition. In these cases we cannot guarantee the availability or accessibility of all materials.

Some materials may contain sensitive information or personally identifiable information (PII), in which case we cannot guarantee full unfettered access upon request. The History of Genomics Team will work to make a determination on a case by case basis as to the access of materials.

Extent

From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository

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