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1992 Year in Review

Scientific Advances

Published: 1992
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Referee Richard Steele moves in to stop the Tyson/Ruddock fight at The Mirage in Las Vegas on March 18, 1991 in the 7th round. Tyson was declared a TKO winner by Steele, a decision that spurred a post-fight melee in the ring. (UPI Photo/Files/George Nikitin)

Howard Dicus: One of the most important milestones of 1992.

Unknown Speaker: “Biotech will yield foods with better nutritional characteristics.”

Howard Dicus: Vice President Quayle announcing the FDA decision to permit the sale of genetically altered food.

Dan Quayle: “We will not compromise safety.”

Dr. Rebecca Goldberg: “FDA is putting their interest to the biotechnology industry ahead of consumers.”

Howard Dicus: It was more than Dr. Rebecca Goldberg of the Environmental Defense Fund could swallow.

Dr. Rebecca Goldberg: “Every now and then something comes along that’s a big surprise and turns out not to be safe in foods.”

Howard Dicus: A federal panel in 1992 okayed the use of genetic testing by police.

Dr. Victor Mckusick: “We confirm the general reliability of using DNA typing in forensic science.”

Howard Dicus: Dr. Victor Mckusick.

Dr. Victor Mckusick: “When performed properly, the technique is capable of providing strong evidence for solving crimes.”


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Iranians celebrate the qualification of  their soccer team  for 2014 World Cup
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Iranian women flash the victory sign during a street celebration in Tehran, Iran on June 18, 2013. The Iranian national soccer team defeated South Korea in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match in Ulsan, South Korea. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian .