New Directions. The Ethics of Synthetic Biology and Emerging Technologies. Executive Summary and Recommendations

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
New Directions

Emerging Technologies and New Directions in Drug Abuse Research: Research Monograph 112

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rao S. Rapaka ◽  
◽  
Alexandros Makriyannis ◽  
Michael J. Kuhar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
New Directions

scholarly journals Artificial-regulated synthesis of nanocrystals in live cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
An-An Liu ◽  
En-Ze Sun ◽  
Zhi-Gang Wang ◽  
Shu-Lin Liu ◽  
Dai-Wen Pang
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Nucleation And Growth ◽  
Live Cell ◽  
Live Cells ◽  
Chemical Plants ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
Synthesis Strategy ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Intracellular Pathways ◽  
Cell Synthesis

ABSTRACT Live cells, as reservoirs of biochemical reactions, can serve as amazing integrated chemical plants where precursor formation, nucleation and growth of nanocrystals, and functional assembly can be carried out accurately following an artificial program. It is crucial but challenging to deliberately direct intracellular pathways to synthesize desired nanocrystals that cannot be produced naturally in cells, because the relevant reactions exist in different spatiotemporal dimensions and will never encounter spontaneously. This article summarizes progress in the introduction of inorganic functional nanocrystals into live cells via the ‘artificial-regulated space–time-coupled live-cell synthesis’ strategy. We also describe ingenious bio-applications of the nanocrystal–cell systems, and quasi-biosynthesis strategies expanded from live-cell synthesis. Artificial-regulated live-cell synthesis—which involves the interdisciplinary application of biology, chemistry, nanoscience and medicine—will enable researchers to better exploit the unanticipated potentialities of live cells and open up new directions in synthetic biology.

Emerging Technologies and New Directions in Drug Abuse Research: An Overview

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rao S. Rapaka ◽  
◽  
Alexandros Makriyannis ◽  
Michael J. Kuhar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
New Directions

Synthetic Biology and Ethics: Past, Present, and Future

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
MATTI HÄYRY
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Genetic Engineering ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Field Form ◽  
Scientific Advances

Abstract:This article explores the ethical issues that have been identified in emerging technologies, from early genetic engineering to synthetic biology. The scientific advances in the field form a continuum, and some ethical considerations can be raised time and again when new developments occur. An underlying concern is the cumulative effect of scientific advances and ensuing technological innovation that can change our understanding of life and humanity.

Omgaan met het existentiële risico van synthetische biologie

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-620
Author(s):  
Mauritz Kelchtermans
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Precautionary Principle ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Drastic Reduction ◽  
Short Introduction ◽  
The Precautionary Principle ◽  
Full Development ◽  
Existential Risk

Abstract Coping with the existential risk of synthetic biologySynthetic biology (synbio) is a domain in full development, with a potentially big impact on humanity, both in a positive and a negative way. In that sense, synbio is not unique. After a short introduction into synbio, we survey the natural phenomena and technologies that can lead to a premature extinction of Earth-originating life or that can lead to the permanent and drastic reduction of its potential. Within that framework, synbio can be classified as an anthropogenic existential risk in the short term.This leads to the question of how to deal with such risky technologies taking into account existential risks. For emerging technologies, Europe has chosen to be guided by the precautionary principle, focussing heavily on the prevention of possible harm. Implementing the principle has however not been able to offset the increase in anthropogenic existential risks. In addition the principle prevents synbio to play an important role in mitigating intermediate existential risks. Hence, there are reasons to abandon the precautionary principle in favour of a European version of the proactionary principle.

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