Genetic Gold
To the Editors:
Let's hope that gene splicing [March 9] produces happier results than the offspring of some previous discoveries of science and industry. We can do without the equivalents of thalidomide, vinyl chloride, PCB, dioxin, napalm and hydrogen bombs. Genetic engineers have not yet shown themselves to be more reliable or mindful of the outcome of their creations than their industrial predecessors.
Jeffrey Boone Miller San Francisco
The gene splicers have let the genie out of the bottle. But they will not bring peace or prosperity. For if bacteria can consume oil spills in peace, they can certainly eat an enemy's...
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