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Synthetic Genomics: Options for Governance

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Garfinkel, Michele
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Endy, Drew
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Epstein, Gerald
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Friedman, Robert
Date Issued
October 17, 2007
Abstract
Gene and genome synthesis, that is, constructing long stretches of DNA from constituent chemicals, provides scientists with new and unparalleled capabilities both for understanding biology and for using it for beneficial purposes. But along with new capabilities come new risks.
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Discussion of policy options for regulation of DNA synthesis technology.
Subjects
synthetic biology
governance
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering
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