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In 1976, Harvard University wanted to build a specialized lab for recombinant DNA research. But first, it had to get permission from the city of Cambridge. The resulting city council hearings drew TV stations and capture...
The People vs. Recombinant DNA is an episode from Distillations: Science + Culture + History by Science History Institute. In 1976, Harvard University wanted to build a specialized lab for recombinant DNA research. But first, it had to get...
This episode belongs to Distillations: Science + Culture + History.
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Published Aug 5, 2025, 44:33 long, audio available.