text: In the new genetic thrillers , it 's the scientist who makes a last-ditch stand against an irresponsible society--reflecting a role for scientists as the defenders of ethical principles that were born at the Nazi doctor trials at Nuremberg and endured through the Cold War .
  
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  Unlike the evil scientists in the movies of 50 years ago , today 's films show scientists as rational defenders against an irrational society .