Native American Public Telecommunications
Mapping the Human Genome (7/3/00)
Date of this Version
July 2000
Abstract
Geneticists have proclaimed that they have successfully mapped out the entire human genome, which they say could lead to medical breakthroughs. But there are fears that the genetic database could be misused by biotech corporations and rogue scientists. Native peoples also expressed concerns that their DNA could end up as a commodity on the open market or used in animal experiments. Guests include Debra Harry of the Indigenous Peoples Council on Bio-Colonialism and Dr. Jonathan King, Professor of Biology at MIT.
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