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Synbio Vanilla Factsheet
Learn about synthetic biology vanilla
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Synthetic Biology – Big promises backed by bad theory
Synthetic biology is the newest purported cure-all technology for remedying our social, environmental, and public health ills. As many prominent synthetic biologists proclaimed in 2007, the world “f…
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New declaration calls for precautionary oversight for the emerging field of synthetic biology
Self-regulation of the synthetic biology industry simply won’t work. Current laws and regulations around biotechnology are outdated and inadequate to deal with the novel risks posed by synthetic bio…
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Global coalition calls for oversight of synthetic biology
Friends of the Earth is thrilled to release the Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology, the first global declaration from civil society to outline principles that must be adopted to protect…
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The principles for the oversight of synthetic biology
This report is the first global declaration from civil society to outline principles that must be adopted to protect public health and our environment from the risks posed by synthetic biology.
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Genetically Engineered Salmon: A Threat to the Environment and Public Health
At least 35 species of genetically engineered fish are currently being developed around the world. One of these fish — a GE salmon often referenced to as the “frankenfish” — could soon appear on…
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ARPA-E: Not as Green as it’s Cracked Up to Be, Synthetic Biology Edition
This issue brief explains how the Advanced Research Project Agency – Energy funds risky synthetic biology research (for applications such as biofuels).
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Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in the U.S. Issue Brief
A private firm is planning to release potentially harmful genetically engineered mosquitoes in the Florida Keys as early as January, endangering human health and the environment in what would become t…
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Synthetic Biology 101
The basics about synthetic biology and its applications
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Groups Criticize Presidential Commission’s Recommendations on Synthetic Biology
We need stronger, more transparent regulation for synthetic biology, not less.