Scientist gathered at Asilomar, CA, for the first international conference on the potential dangers of recombinant DNA
In 1975, scientist gathered at Asilomar, CA, for the first international conference on the potential dangers of recombinant DNA. They recommended that regulatory guidelines be placed on their work – an unprecedented act of self-regulation by scientists.
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Source: University of Massachusetts
Credit: PDF: Asilomar Conference on Laboratory Precautions When Conducting Recombinant DNA Research.