Lawrence G, Norton J
Central Queensland University, Rockhampton.
Australas Biotechnol. 1994 Nov-Dec;4(6):362-8.
In the October 1993 edition of Australasian Biotechnology a special feature on 'the biotechnology debate' raised issues such as public acceptance of biotechnological products, the ethical issues surrounding the new technology and commercialisation. In regard to the latter, it was suggested that Australian scientists no longer believe there are major (or negative) consequences concerning the involvement of private firms in public research. This paper reports on an Australia-wide survey of several hundred biotechnologists who were involved in agriculturally-related research. Findings indicate that while those surveyed believe that commercial linkages are necessary for the continued development of the industry, they remain concerned that such linkages are altering the trajectory of science.
在1993年10月版的《澳大利亚生物技术》中，一篇关于“生物技术辩论”的专题文章提出了一些问题，如公众对生物技术产品的接受度、围绕这项新技术的伦理问题以及商业化问题。关于后者，有人认为澳大利亚科学家不再认为私营公司参与公共研究存在重大（或负面）后果。本文报道了一项对数百名从事农业相关研究的澳大利亚生物技术专家进行的全国性调查。调查结果表明，虽然受访者认为商业联系对于该行业的持续发展是必要的，但他们仍然担心这种联系正在改变科学的发展轨迹。
