Biotechnology for the 21st Century: New HorizonsIdentifies important areas for Federal investment, & specific research in agriculture, environmental biotechnology, manufacturing & bioprocessing, marine biotechnology & aquaculture, & infrastructure. Includes 13 Federal agency overviews: USAID, USDA, DoC, DoD, DoE, DHHS, DoI, DoJ, DoS, DVA, EPA, NASA, & NSF. Stresses the need to research the effects that biotechnology can have on society before going ahead with new advances. Discusses the impact of biotechnology in legal, societal, & economic issues. Glossary. Photos & charts. |
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| Title | Biotechnology for the 21st Century: New Horizons |
| Author | DIANE Publishing Company |
| Publisher | DIANE Publishing, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0788127578, 9780788127571 |
| Length | 89 pages |
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