Interview Details

Title & Link

Werner Arber – Interview - NobelPrize.org

Publish Date

July 1, 2003

Interviewees

Interviewers

Marika Griehsel

Publisher

Nobel Foundation

Topics

Discoveries in genetic engineering

Impact on scientific work and life

Importance of simplifying science for public understanding

Legislation and regulation in science

Mistrust of natural scientists

Positive changes after receiving the award

Risks and benefits of genetic engineering

Role of scientists in society

Societal and academic opportunities post-award

Teaching science in simple terms

Theoretical and theological perspectives on evolution and genetic variation

People Mentioned

Hamilton O. Smith

Works Mentioned

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Places Mentioned

Asilomar conference

Lindau, Germany

Swiss Science Council

University of Basel

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