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World Service,21 Jan 1999,23 mins

Genetic Engineering and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Science In Action

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British Medical Journal warns that advances in genetic engineering could enable new weapons of mass destruction, targeted at particular ethnic groups. New theory about the possible volcanic origin of the water-cut valleys and chanels on Mars. Space satellite rubbish monitor launched. The origin of insect markings.

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