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Synthetic Biology R&D Risks: Social-Institutional Contexts Matter!

Authors :
Wolfe AK
Campa MF
Bergmann RA
Stelling SC
Bjornstad DJ
Shumpert BL
Source :
Trends in biotechnology [Trends Biotechnol] 2016 May; Vol. 34 (5), pp. 353-356. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 15.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Factors that shape actual research practices - 'social and institutional context' - typically are missing from considerations of synthetic biology R&D-related risk and containment. We argue that analyzing context is essential in identifying circumstances that create, amplify, or diminish risk, and in revealing new opportunities for avoiding or managing those risks.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-3096
Volume :
34
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Trends in biotechnology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26900006
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.01.008