Life Running Out of Control(2004)
About gene food and designer babies
This documentary movie shows riscs and dangers of gene manipulation on plants. It uses the example of so-called BT-Cotton in India.
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This documentary movie shows riscs and dangers of gene manipulation on plants. It uses the example of so-called BT-Cotton in India.
Release Date
2004-07-14
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About gene food and designer babies
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