The Recombinant DNA Debate

General Overview

• Phase I 1971- Feb 1975 - realization of potential (1971) to Asilomar Conference (Feb 1975)

• Phase II Feb 1975 - June 1976 - through development of NIH guidelines; 1st time the public was involved

• Phase III mid 1976 - mid 1978 - congressional consideration of legislation; initially thought that passage of public law was imminent but finally no law was passed

• Phase IV post 1978 - post legislative period