Historical Events in the rDNA Debate
Genetic Engineering Issues Today
Recombinant DNA Debate Overheads
The rDNA Debate
With any technical advances new public policy needs arise. Recombinant DNA (rDNA) is an example of a technology that has created a large degree of debate in the public arena. This debate is:
- emotional
- technically complex
- sensitive because of the high value
The debate involves different issues that have the potential to affect public policy. These are:
- economic benefits
- academic/industrial relationships
- government role in possible economic productivity