
Higher Animals with Michael Specter
Revisionist History
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Biological Breakthroughs and Their Perils
This chapter explores the rapid advancements in biology and the easing of scientific discovery barriers, while cautioning against the potential risks involved. It reflects on historical health crises, like the 1947 smallpox incident, to highlight the critical implications of modern biotechnological progress for public health.
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