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“If you really are stupid, I would call that a disease.”

James Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, suggests gene therapies could “cure” stupidity. The Times, London, 28 February

“We have been feeding ourselves perfectly adequately since overcoming problems of hunger in our early existence. GM is not necessary.”

British environment minister Michael Meacher denies the need for GM foods to eradicate world hunger. The Ecologist, March

“It’s so contentious…one of our big points is that Iraq has chemical weapons.”

National Research Council member John Alexander on US plans to use non-lethal chemical agents in Iraq. Associated Press,…

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