There are approximately 16 recombinant DNA laboratories in Germany, 
none known to be in the industrial sector. The first maximum-containment 
laboratory is being constructed in Heidelberg under the auspices of 
the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). 
INDIA 
Some microbiological work involving recombinant DNA techniques is 
in progress in at least two universities (Bangalore and Madura), and pro- 
jects are in the discussion stage at the All-India Medical Institute in 
New Delhi. No national committee has yet been established. 
IRAN 
Recombinant DNA research is currently in progress at the Inter- 
national Institute of Biophysics and Biochemistry of Tehran University 
under the guidance of Dr. Chamsodin Mofidi. Information concerning the 
nature of these activities and the safety standards employed is not 
yet available. 
IRELAND 
A Committee on Recombinant DNA Research, chaired by L. K. Dunican, 
has been created by the Medical Research Council to consider the issues 
raised by recombinant DNA technology. 
ISRAEL 
A Committee of the Academy of Science and Humanities, chaired by 
Professor Leo Sachs and composed of representatives from the government, 
universities, research centers, and the National Council for Research and 
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