Data di Pubblicazione:
2011
Citazione:
Security implications of synthetic biology / A.V. Feofanov, L. Bakanize, M.R. Gismondo - In: Security implications of synthetic biology and nanobiotechnology : a risk and response assessment of advances in biotechnology / United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute ; in cooperation with the European Commission ; [a cura di] S. Bonin. - Torino : UNICRI, 2011. - pp. 38-40
Abstract:
Bio- and nanotechnology are among the most powerful emerging technologies today. With the
dawn and rapid progress of synthetic biology and nanobiotechnology, it is becoming increasingly
possible to bioengineer microorganisms, biomolecular components and devices, as well as biotechnical hybrids that perform desired functions. All of these applications can be expected to
yield great benefits for human health, environmental protection, and renewable energy sources.
The aim behind advances in synthetic biology and nanobiotechnology is both ambitious and controversial: the transformation of biology from a natural science into an applied engineering discipline. Many observers believe that these intertwining technologies herald the next technology
revolution.
As with every new technology, however, predictable and unforeseeable risks for society are
created, ranging from unintended consequences that are harmful for human health and the environment (biosafety) to the deliberate misuse to cause harm (biosecurity).
Tipologia IRIS:
03 - Contributo in volume
Keywords:
biotechnology ; safety
Elenco autori:
A.V. Feofanov, L. Bakanize, M.R. Gismondo
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Titolo del libro:
Security implications of synthetic biology and nanobiotechnology : a risk and response assessment of advances in biotechnology