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President Biden's move to establish new safety and security standards for mail-order synthetic DNA has sparked a push for caution and innovation in the field. The US government is cracking down on synthetic DNA to ensure biosecurity and regulate potentially risky research, aiming to prevent the creation of dangerous pathogens. Companies are urged to promote ethical use and responsible research in DNA production.
This is a great step that encourages responsible research and rigorous screening. “Collectively, we have a responsibility to promote the ethical use of DNA.” -@EmilyLeproust @emilylmullin @WIRED The US Is Cracking Down on Synthetic DNA - WIRED https://t.co/eq7z0svogw
A number of companies now "print" and ship synthetic DNA on the cheap. Many companies already check what sequences are being ordered and who's ordering them—but not all. A new White House policy aims to get DNA providers on the same page: https://t.co/xfeCViY7KX
The newly announced US-government policy on dual-use research of concern and potential pandemic pathogen research is complex and convoluted, essentially guaranteeing failure. https://t.co/rRCRrcFtqT
