Book Explores How Biotech Creates Weird Wildlife

Name: Book Explores How Biotech Creates Weird Wildlife
Uploaded: 2013-06-11T00:03:50Z
Duration: P463S
Description: Ray Suarez talks with writer Emily Anthes about the sometimes wild and weird outcomes when scientists experiment on animals. In her new book, "Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts," Anthes looks at the ethical limits of -- and our emotional reactions to -- the use of animals to explore biotechnology.

Clip: Season 2013 | 7m 43s

Ray Suarez talks with writer Emily Anthes about the sometimes wild and weird outcomes when scientists experiment on animals. In her new book, "Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts," Anthes looks at the ethical limits of -- and our emotional reactions to -- the use of animals to explore biotechnology.

Aired: 06/10/13

Rating: NR

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