Why the Synthetic Cell Needs Democratic Governance

TY - JOUR

T1 - Why the Synthetic Cell Needs Democratic Governance

AU - Habets, Michelle

AU - Zwart, Hub A.E.

AU - van Est, R.

PY - 2020/12/1

Y1 - 2020/12/1

N2 - Engineering synthetic cells from the bottom up is expected to revolutionize biotechnology. How can synthetic cells support societal transitions necessary to tackle our current global challenges in a socially equitable and sustainable manner? To answer this question, we need to assess socioeconomic considerations and engage in early constructive public dialogue.

AB - Engineering synthetic cells from the bottom up is expected to revolutionize biotechnology. How can synthetic cells support societal transitions necessary to tackle our current global challenges in a socially equitable and sustainable manner? To answer this question, we need to assess socioeconomic considerations and engage in early constructive public dialogue.

KW - synthetic cell

KW - bottom up synthetic biology

KW - democratic goverance

KW - public participation

U2 - 10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.11.006

DO - 10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.11.006

M3 - Article

SN - 0167-7799

JO - Trends in Biotechnology

JF - Trends in Biotechnology

ER -