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Holy Genetically-Engineered Organisms Batman – Synthetic Biology Has A Banner Month!
NOTE: As this article trumpets, there is no doubt that there is abundant growth in the field of artificial life. The question is whether this growth is benign, or malignant. — SynbiowatchBy Steve Kotler, cross-posted from Forbes It’s been a good month for synthetic biology. A few weeks ago, in a great talk(on the concept of “singularities”) given to […]
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Synthetic Collaborations and Experimental Human Science
This review of Dr. Paul Rabinow’s new book appeared on Biopolitical Times Synthetic Collaborations and Experimental Human Science, by Daniel Sharp Through what modes of engagement might the human sciences and the life sciences achieve a productive, collaborative relationship? The question might sound theoretical, but it isn’t- at least not necessarily. Answering it is an eminently […]
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China’s and UK’s national engineering academies to collaborate on emerging technologies
From: http://www.raeng.org.uk/news/releases/shownews.htm?NewsID=749 1st May 2012 — The Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science, will attend the signing today (1 May) of a Memorandum of Understanding between the national engineering academies of the UK and China to collaborate on both technological and policy development on topics like advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy and emerging technologies […]
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Two top managers depart from Amyris, stock $3.07
Richard Brenneman, at Eats Shoots ‘n Leaves, sends this missive: Here’s the announcement just filed with the Securities and Exchabnge Commission about departures of two leading members of its management team: On May 1, 2012, Amyris, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departures of certain members of its management team that were decided on April 25, 2012 as […]
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Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges
By Yojana Sharma, from SciDevNet 27 April 2012 | EN — Debate about the governance of the emerging field of synthetic biology is likely to see disagreements among developing countries at ameeting of the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) in Montreal, Canada, next week (30 April–5 May). While some want tighter […]
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In New U.S. “Bioeconomy”, Industry Trumps Environment
By Carey L. Biron, Cross-posted from IPS A recent study found that “zero percent” of federal funding of synthetic biology was going into risk assessment. Credit:Horia Varlan/CC By 2.0 WASHINGTON, Apr 26, 2012 (IPS) – The White House on Thursday announced the formulation of the National Bioeconomy Blueprint, aimed at shoring up the U.S. commitment to bioscience-related research. […]
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Oil Incumbents Building Empires to Dominate Biofuels and Other Alternative Fuels
Large corporations such as Chevron and BP dominate partnership networks, which connect nearly 80% of the 753 firms active in alternative fuels, says Lux Research. BOSTON, Apr 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Over the past decade, hundreds of start-ups, corporations, financiers, and universities have developed compelling alternative fuel technologies, such as bio-based jet fuel and […]
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Video archive: Press Conference “Unmasking Bay Area Lab & Synthetic Biology”, March 28, 2012
Synbiowatch held a press conference on March 28 at the Center for Genetics and Society in Berkeley. View the video archive of the Press Conference here.
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Video: The Bay Area Bio Lab & Synthetic Biology, False Solutions
A Risky Development: The University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and the US Department of Energy have unveiled plans to build a high profile biotech laboratory in the East Bay. The lab and associated commercial activity will focus on developing biofuels and other products using synthetic biology: an extreme form of genetic engineering that […]
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Playing God?
Following the event Unmasking the Bay Area Bio-Lab and Synthetic Biology, The San Francisco Bay Guardian has run this story in its annual Green Issue. We’re glad to get the column inches. — Synbiowatch GREEN ISSUE: Synthetic biology is creating jobs and promising innovations, but critics say it’s dangerous and lacks proper safeguards Researchers in […]