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Synbio News • 05/07/12
The Rise of DIYBio
Washington Lawyer magazine takes a look at the “Do-It-Yourself” biology movement and the issues surrounding these growing scientific communities, including input from the Synthetic Biology Project’s Todd Kuiken. Washington Lawyer
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Synbio News • 05/02/12
Investment Firm Ad Campaign Focuses on Synthetic Biology
A new advertising campaign from Fidelity Investments focuses on the possible benefits and investment potential of synthetic biology, in what could be the first example of an investment firm using the emerging technology in its advertising material. Fidelity Investments
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Synbio News • 04/26/12
White House Releases ‘Bioeconomy Blueprint’
The Obama Administration has released its National Bioeconomy Blueprint, which calls for regulatory reform to realize the potential benefits of synthetic biology, but also says a “robust framework” is needed to address risks from emerging technologies. White House Office of Science & Tedchnology Policy
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Synbio News • 04/20/12
Researchers Create Synthetic XNA Capable of Storing Genetic Information
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found a way to make mass copies of the synthetic genetic material XNA, which they say can store genetic information and evolve much like RNA and DNA, according to a new article in Science magazine. Science magazine
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Synbio News • 03/28/12
Synthetic Biology Technique Boosts Microbial Production of Diesel Fuel
A new technique developed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Joint BioEnergy Institute is leading to a boost in the production of biodiesel fuel. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Project News • 03/13/12
The Societal Impacts of Synthetic Biology
A new online survey seeks public opinion about the most pressing ethical, legal, and social implications of synthetic biology.
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Project News • 02/29/12
How Do You Stop a Synthetic-Biology Disaster?
A new editorial in the journal Nature is calling for $20 million to $30 million in research over the next ten years to study the potential ecological risks of synthetic biology.
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Project News • 02/08/12
The Governance of Synthetic Biology
Check out the project’s online scorecard to track efforts to better govern synthetic biology research and development, focusing on recommendations from the presidential bioethics commission.
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Project News • 08/16/11
New Podcast Launched on DIYbio
BioCurious Community Lab in Sunnvale, CA launches a new podcast called Garage Bio devoted to cheap and DIY approaches to biology.
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Synbio News • 07/18/11
Synthetic Biology Newsletter 2.0 is available for the summer!
The Synthetic Biology Newsletter is an initiative of LIS Consult and the Synthetic Biology Project of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The newsletter is financially supported by the Commission on Genetic Modification and the Rathenau Institute, both in the Netherlands.
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Synbio News • 04/21/11
UC Berkeley launches Synthetic Biology Institute to advance research in biological engineering
An alliance of top researchers has formed the UC Berkeley Synthetic Biology Institute, advancing efforts to engineer biological systems in ways that promise to transform health and medicine, energy, the environment, new materials, and more. EurekAlert
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Project News • 03/31/11
Eurobarometer Report finds Europeans largely unaware of synthetic biology
Europeans consider genetically modified food to be probably unsafe or even harmful, they are largely unaware of synthetic biology—only 17% of Europeans have heard of the science.
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Project News • 03/22/11
Synthetic Biology Project Director discusses DIYBio on Kojo Nnamdi Show
David Rejeski discusses the emerging field of DIYBio on WAMU’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
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Project News • 12/16/10
Presidential Commission on Bioethics Releases Synthetic Biology Report
A new report from the Presidential Commission on Bioethics calls for “prudent vigilance” and enhanced federal oversight of synthetic biology. The Commission calls for high level engagement and places responsibility on the Executive Office.
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