| Synthetic biology & human health: some initial thoughts on the ethical questions and how we ought to approach them. | |
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PMID: 21189731 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The emerging field of synthetic biology aims to move beyond our current state of being able to read and manipulate genetic code to being able to write it. Drawing on the other disciplines such as engineering it will allow scientists to create new artificial biological systems as well as modify and redesign systems which already exist in nature. This is likely to result in a range of new and innovative applications. This essay has three aims. First, it provides a brief introduction to synthetic biology, explains what it is, some of the ways in which it has been defined and some of its possible future applications. Second, the essay considers some of the ethical questions which synthetic biology may raise. Finally, the essay reflects on how we ought to answer these sorts of questions and suggests a more reflective, philosophical approach. |
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Authors:
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Ruud ter Meulen; Alex Calladine |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Revista de derecho y genoma humano = Law and the human genome review / Cátedra de Derecho y Genoma Humano/Fundación BBV-Diputación Foral de Bizkaia Volume: - ISSN: 1134-7198 ISO Abbreviation: Rev Derecho Genoma Hum Publication Date: 2010 Jan-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-30 Completed Date: 2011-02-24 Revised Date: 2011-04-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101558644 Medline TA: Rev Derecho Genoma Hum Country: Spain |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-41 Citation Subset: E; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Bristol, Centre for Ethics in Medicine, United Kingdom. |
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Health* Humans Synthetic Biology / ethics* |
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