Biosafety and biosecurity: treading China's synbio tightrope

Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Nov 11:S0167-7799(23)00316-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOur second piece dissects China's intricate balancing act in synthetic biology (synbio), analyzing its adept maneuvering between fostering innovation and imposing strict regulations. The priority is enhancing biosecurity, biosafety, and public trust, crucial for sustainable gene editing advancements and preventing potential misuse of synthetic viruses.PMID:37957090 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014
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