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. 2024 Apr;42(4):389-392.
doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.10.014. Epub 2023 Nov 11.

Biosafety and biosecurity: treading China's synbio tightrope

Yi Lou  1 , Xianming Tang  1 , Lijuan Liao  1 , Zixin Deng  2 , Jiangtao Gao  3
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Biosafety and biosecurity: treading China's synbio tightrope

Yi Lou et al. Trends Biotechnol. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

Our 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.

Keywords: balance; biosafety; biosecurity; gene editing; regulatory; viruses misuse.

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