Symposium Explores Synthetic Biology
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July 9, 2009 -- The emerging field of synthetic biology uses engineering techniques to manipulate biological materials, enabling scientists to create new biological systems or engineer new life forms. Though these technologies could lead to the creation of beneficial materials and applications for human health, they also raise a host of public policy, legal, and ethical questions. A symposium held July 9-10 by the U.S. National Academies, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the Royal Society explores the implications of synthetic biology for policymakers, researchers, industry, and the public.
