CRG is a non-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. CRG distributes genetic information and represents the public interest on emerging issues in biotechnology. CRG publishes GeneWatch, a publication concerned with the social, ethical, and environmental implications of genetic technology.
Council for Responsible Genetics
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