Synthetic Biology 101: What is it, why should we care and what can we do about it?

Syn bio panelist

Talking Biopolitics 2011

Synthetic Biology 101: What is it, why should we care and what can we do about it?
July 2011

This webinar analyzes current developments in the field of synthetic biology. Jaydee Hanson discusses the types of research actually being conducted under the wide umbrella of “synthetic biology,” Eric Hoffman focuses on their social and health implications, and Tina Stevens talks about the need for grassroots action to confront their risks.

Presenters: Jaydee Hanson, International Center for Technology Assessment; Eric Hoffman, Friends of the Earth; Tina Stevens, Alliance for Humane Biotechnology.

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