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    When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line?
    When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line?
    When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line?
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    When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line?

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    Emily Anthes, author of the book Frankenstein's Cat, talks to Ray Suarez about the ethical limits when using animals in biotech research and development.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNewsHour Productions
    Release dateJun 10, 2013
    ISBN9781987107357
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