Gene Cloning (Nightline ABC), 1997-04-04T00:00:00+00:00
Scope and Contents
Nightline special on cloning and genetic engineering. Explanation of cloning as a normal practice for gardeners, growing produce for sale, copying and manipulating genes, ancient practice; using yeast genes to fix problems in humans; Francis Collins speaks about closeness of human and chimp genomes; labs that can create genetically altered flies, mice; is it dangerous to create new versions of mice or flies in case they might escape the lab; using goats to create medicine for clotting blood in humans in the goat's milk; pigs with modified organs that can travel; potential for bridge organs from pigs that can be used for patients in need; Francis Collins talks about how DNA always had reshuffled and need to keep doing it to make advances; Medical ethics issues with cloning, genetic engineering
Dates
- Creation: 1997-04-04T00:00:00+00:00
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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
Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20892 USA
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