Module 4 : Perspectives on Science - Technology Relationship

Lecture 20 : Science and Technology, and their Human Roots: Philosophy of Science and Technology

 

Science

Technology

1992

Automated DNA sequencing technologies
Field testing of corn hybrid genetically altered to
resist European corn borers - Ciba Seeds

 

1993

Field testing of glyphosphate-tolerant soybeans
by adding gene that increases production of
EPSP enzyme - Ciba Seeds

1992-94

Genome tools - Lawrence Liverpool Nat'l Lab:
High-speed, high-purity chromosome sorter;
High-speed flow cytometer;
Liquid ion-exchange chromatography

1994

First FDA approved gen. altered food: Flavr-Savr

1995

First complete DNA sequencing of a freeliving
organism Haemophilus influenzae

 

1995-97 Nine more complete DNA sequences completed
including yeast, the first eukaryotic organism

 

1997

Nuclear transplanation experiment using nucleus from differentiated cell produces a lamb Dolly Genetic chip to hold personal data being developed

Sources: Barnum, 1998; Mariella & Copeland, 1995; Markert, 1989; Studt, 1998; Watson, 1980;
Weaver & Hedrick ,1992; Winchester & Wejksnora, 1996. *Nobel prizes awarded. “ 22

“ The symbiotic relationship between science and technology is illustrated convincingly by the parallel and collaborative development of genetics and genetic engineering. This relationship has produced an increasingly powerful force in society with ethical, legal, and political ramifications. Combined, they will be a powerful lobbying group for government funds as well as for favorable legislation.” 23


References:

22. A. Emerson Wiens, The Symbiotic Relationship of Science and Technology in
the 21st Century http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JOTS/Summer-Fall-1999/PDF/Wiens.pdf
23.ibid.