In 1975, Scientists Held a Conference at Asilomar to Regulate

Question

In 1975, scientists held a conference at Asilomar to regulate and restrict the field of
A) recombinant DNA.
B) comparative genomics.
C) DNA sequencing.
D) DNA amplification.
E) forensic microbiology.

Accepted Answer

The Asilomar conference in 1975 was specifically held to address the concerns raised by the newly emerging field of recombinant DNA technology. The conference resulted in the establishment of guidelines and regulations for the safe and ethical use of this technology, thereby allowing it to grow while minimizing potential risks.