Synthetic Biology

Michael John Selgelid; Nicholas Evans

Synthetic Biology

Michael John Selgelid, Nicholas Evans

Monash Bioethics Centre

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Abstract

Synthetic biology is a techno-scientific discipline with the declared goal of rationally engineering biological systems. Despite its considerable promise - regarding applications in medicine, energy, environmental remediation, and agriculture - synthetic biology raises numerous ethical issues pertaining to intellectual property, the creation of novel life forms, biosafety, and biosecurity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Global Bioethics
Editors	Henk ten Have
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Pages	2775-2783
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319094830
ISBN (Print)	9783319094823
Publication status	Published - 2016

Keywords

Synthetic biology
Genomics
Intellectual property
Genetically modified organisms
Justice
Biosafety
Biosecurity
Dual use

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