You are right. The GE stuff happened decades ago. The recombinate research today is more relevant by far.
Here we are discussing the food crises or the bio warfare possibilities again.
All our: Food, banking, global warming, terrorism, revenue, CRISES today have one underlieing cause.
The fundamental competative profit motive that underscores all pursuits as a war. A war between nations, companies, departments, individuals and even within the self.
these wars strangle progress of civilzations and individuals alike. Think of the way genetic science as a business has patented everyone's DNA to the point where no one can do research.
Q, you are smart enough to know a new paradigm is needed. If you can get one started begining in your own career or discipline it would be a great help.