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Letter from Christian B. Anfinsen [re: value of the Human Genome Project]

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Identifier: 101584571X57
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Dates

  • Creation: 27 March 1990

Extent

1 pages

Creator

Description

Anfinsen often referred to himself as "a professional petition and letter signer." In this yet-to-be-addressed draft letter, Anfinsen questioned the value of continued funding for the Human Genome Project, arguing that the project seemed far too expensive and possessed little scientific merit.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Original Profiles System Identifier

KKBBDS

Relation Category

UI (NLM)

KKBBDT

Physical Description

Physical Condition - Good

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Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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