Nanowerk

Recombinant DNA: Revolutionizing Biotechnology and Medicine

Recombinant DNA (rDNA) refers to artificial DNA molecules that are created by combining genetic material from different sources. This technology involves the insertion of DNA fragments from one ...
The Harvard Crimson

Testing ‘God’s Law’: Advent of Recombinant DNA Research Struck Fear into Cambridge

“BIOHAZARDS AT HARVARD,” warns the cover of the June 8, 1976 issue of the Boston Phoenix. “Scientists are on the brink of undertaking revolutionary genetic research which creates new life forms,” the ...
The Scientist

Decoding the Great Recombinant DNA Debate

The rDNA debate was initiated by the molecular biologists leading the research, and within a year expanded to include the public. Fourteen key participants representing molecular biologists, ...
Kaleido Scope

What is DNA, and why it’s a key to understanding life, health, and disease: UAB experts explain how our DNA shapes who we are

DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but what does that really mean? Elizabeth Worthey, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine, explains everything ...