Synthetic Biology
Synthetic bacteria programmed to deliver cancer drugs inside body directly to tumor
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. A synthetic genetic circuit ...
Should we treat human-pig chimeras as people?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Scientists in the United ...
Crowdfunded DIY biologists learning genetic engineering not so easy
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. The Glowing Plant project...has ...
Could synthetic biology become tomorrow’s richest industry?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. [E]conomic growth comes down ...
Synthetic biology could be bigger than computer technology
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. . . . [E]conomic ...
Creating a synthetic human–Do science and ethics collide?
A controversy over a 'closed' meeting of 150 scientists discussing the latest research into synthetic biology in humans has sparked ...
SynBio tobacco plant that produces vital malaria drug met with skepticism by scientists
A vital—yet hard to manufacture—malaria drug can now be made easily via transgenic tobacco plants, yet many scientists are underwhelmed ...
Ex-Friends of the Earth activist: GMO debate needs to remove ‘absolute opinions’ against biotech
A former activist for an anti-GMO group likens movement to debate on nuclear energy. Says conversations shouldn't start with facts, ...
What does synthetic biology have to do with outer space?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. I’m starting a project ...
National Academies gene drive report ignores key policy issues
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. If there is a ...
National Academies gene drive report supports research, raises ethical questions
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. A revolutionary technology known ...
CRISPR-engineered sheep given custom fur colors, paves way for custom colored pets
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Scientists have bred the ...
Experts split on whether current regulations can handle coming synthetic biology boom
As synthetic biology innovations make their way to market, questions arise on how these innovations will be regulated ...
Inadequate tools, religious implications among concerns regarding genome synthesis project
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. More than 130 scientists, ethicists, ...
Oxitec set to expand GM mosquito trials in Brazil
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Oxitec and Piracicaba City ...
Proposal for second Human Genome Project draws mix of criticism and acclaim
A group of scientists have proposed a bold plan to build the human genome from scratch that could greatly benefit ...
China’s biotech industry growing rapidly, surpassing those of other nations
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Biotechnology and synthetic biology ...
CRISPR co-discoverer Emmanuelle Charpentier furthering advances in gene editing
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Emmanuelle Charpentier — one ...
Biotech company calling for expedited decision on GM mosquito trial in Florida to fight Zika
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. The head of a ...
How does CRISPR-Cas9 work?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. If you haven’t already ...
Synthetic biology on a piece of paper: Brighter future for disease diagnostics?
A new technology that allows synthetic gene circuits to be printed on paper could allow us to cheaply and accurately ...
Geneticists have plans to build synthetic human genome: Here’s what you need to know
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. The biggest beneficiary of ...
CRISPR fueling rise of genetic engineering ‘biohacker’ labs
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. CRISPR is a controversial ...
Heard of CRISPR gene editing? It can save your life
Science is in the midst of a CRISPR craze as the technology is poised to improve treatment and prevention of ...
Talking Biotech: Roslin Institute’s Bruce Whitelaw using gene editing to develop virus resistant pig
Roslin Institute animal biotechnologist Bruce Whitelaw is genetically engineering pigs to resist the deadly African swine fever virus ...
What could scientists do with synthetic human genome?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. The recent closed-door meeting about ...
Scientists discuss synthetic human genome: What would it mean for science and society?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Scientists are now contemplating ...