INTRODUCTION The title of the SYBHEL Work Package 2 for which the SYBHEL-participants from the IBME (Institute of Biomedical Ethics) at the University of Zurich are responsible is: “Synthetic Biology and the Definition and Creation of life”. We enquire the impact of different definitions and conceptions of life for the assessment and understanding of synthetic [...]
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is seeking views on the ethical issues posed by emerging biotechnologies. The Council recently set up an expert Working Party to explore this topic and views are sought to inform the Working Party’s deliberations. The Working Party is interested in the way society and policy makers respond to new biotechnologies [...]
30. March 2011. at 8.30 in Harkai Schiller Pál Library (1089 Budapest Nagyvárad tér 4. 20th Floor) In the Brainstorming series of the Institute of Behavioural Sciences of Semmelweis University, Sybhel and ethical questions of SynBio will be discussed. The discussion will be led by the participants of Sybhel project in Hungary: Zsófia Clemens, József [...]
Craig Venter Presentation in Rotterdam – Some Policy Questions Left Unanswered November 24th, 2012 by: Conor Douglas, PhD If you have any interest in SynBio then it is likely that you are to follow closely the moves of Craig Venter and his various institutes, companies, and centres. The biotechnology powerhouse has not only been [...]
In their monthly column, Carlos María Romeo Casabona and Iñigo de Miguel Beriain, take a look at the legal issues in synthetic biology. New opinion on IP! The Opinion of the General Advocate of the European Court of Justice, in relation with the case delivered on 10 March 2011, has been published. Its final [...]
This post contains links to media, such as podcasts and video, concerned with synthetic biology: Podcast: Philosophy Bites: Interview with Julian Savulescu on Synthetic biology Podcast: Drew Endy, Jim Thomas “Synthetic Biology Debate”
This post contains links to news articles concerned with synthetic biology: A Life of Its Own: Where will synthetic biology lead us? While Darwin observed evolution, synthetic biologists are learning to control it Hacking DNA Adventures in Synthetic Biology SG Biofuels Collaborates with Life Technologies for the Development of Jatropha as Sustainable Biofuel Broad Consensus [...]
The January 2010 issue of Nature features several pieces about synthetic biology. To access click here The December 2009 issue of Nature Biotechnology has a Focus on Synthetic Biology. The pap investigate a range of issues including intellectual property, the definition of synthetic biology, safety, regulation and the relationship with policy. To be taken to [...]
