Throughout the 20th century, the life sciences emphasized the goal of controlling living systems, especially in human health and agriculture.
In the 21st century, two visions for biology, understanding life and controlling life, are combining, says James Collins, National Science Foundation (NSF) assistant director for biological sciences.
On Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, Collins will give a talk on new directions in the biological sciences--"One Biology, One Science: Biology at ...
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