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What is Synthetic Biology
Synthetic Biology Explained
Synthetic biology involves the application of engineering principles to biology. Learn about the difference between synthetic biology and systems biology and understand how genetic engineering and industrial biotechnology fit in.
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Adventures in Synthetic Biology
A comic-style explanation of Synthetic Biology that appeared in Nature.
Story: Drew Endy, Isadora Deese & The MIT Synthetic Biology Working Group
Art: Chuck Wadey, www.chuckwadey.com
Nature 438, 449-453 (24 November 2005)
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Online Synthetic Biology Resource
Syntheticbiology.org
A good web resource is the site Syntheticbiology.org, hosted on OpenWetWare. It can be edited by all members of the Synthetic Biology community.
Check out: syntheticbiology.org
BioBricks Foundation
The BioBricks Foundation (BBF) is a not-for-profit organization founded by engineers and scientists from MIT, Harvard, and UCSF with significant experience in both non-profit and commercial biotechnology research.
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iGEM
The International Genetically Engineered Machine competition (iGEM) is the premiere undergraduate Synthetic Biology competition.
Read, BIO Sponsors iGEM Competition, from BIO News
Check out: iGem.org
The Synthetic Biology Project
The Synthetic Biology Project of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars has links to many resources.
Check out: The Synthetic Biology Project
SynBERC
The Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SynBERC) is a multi-institution research effort to lay the foundation for the emerging field of synthetic biology. It brings together scientists from life, social and computer sciences plus mathematicians and engineers.
Check out: SynBERC.org
Synthetic Biology Selected Background Reading
Synthetic Genomics: Options for Governance
This report from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) outlines areas for interventions and policy options to help mitigate potential risks with this promising area of research.
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Genome Synthesis and Design Futures: Implications for the US Economy
This report from Bio Economic Research Associates analyzes recent and expected impacts of the advance and adoption of new gene sequencing and synthesis technologies and techniques, and looks in depth at their likely significance in three strategically important sectors of the US economy.
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Synthetic Biology: social and ethical challenges
This report by Andrew Balmer and Dr. Paul Martin of the University of Nottingham's Institute for Science and Society was an independent review commissioned by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
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Safety and Ethical Aspects of Synthetic Biology
SYNBIOSAFE is a project in Europe to research the safety and ethical aspects of synthetic biology, and aims to proactively stimulate a debate on these issues.
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Synthetic Biology An Overview and Recommendations for Anticipating and Addressing Emerging Risks
This article by Denise Caruso of The Hybrid Vigor Institute discusses a lengthy list of potential risks, as well as broad scientific and social concerns,in the field of synthetic biology.
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