Newer techniques of biotechnology, such as recombinant DNA, offer scientists a range …

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Attitudes Among Consumers in the United States
• Attitudes Among Consumers in Europe
• Attitude Change
• Implications
• Literature Cited

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Literature Cited

- Consumer attitudes toward biotechnology: Lessons for animal-related applications

  


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