"No Foolproof Way Is Seen to Contain Altered Genes"
Considering all the genetically modified organisms already on the market, this is troubling. But the future potential for harm is simply staggering.
From the New York Times article "No Foolproof Way Is Seen to Contain Altered Genes":
A new report commissioned by the government suggests that it will be difficult to completely prevent genetically engineered plants and animals from having unintended environmental and public health effects. ...
While there are many techniques being developed to prevent genetically engineered organisms or their genes from escaping into the wild, most techniques are still in early development and none appear to be completely effective.
From the New York Times article "No Foolproof Way Is Seen to Contain Altered Genes":
A new report commissioned by the government suggests that it will be difficult to completely prevent genetically engineered plants and animals from having unintended environmental and public health effects. ...
While there are many techniques being developed to prevent genetically engineered organisms or their genes from escaping into the wild, most techniques are still in early development and none appear to be completely effective.
// 1/21/2004 
