Organic Bytes Newsletter #949: Why We’re Watching Synthetic Biology Closely
TAKE ACTION Synthetic Biology Just Took a Big Step. We’re Watching Where
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AI + Synthetic Biology: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
October 20, 2024 | Source: Resilience | by Kurt Cobb Science fiction films are replete with human
The New Bioweapons: How Synthetic Biology Could Destabilize the World
August 20, 2024 | Source: FOREIGN AFFAIRS | by Roger Brent, T. Greg McKelvey, Jr., and Jason Matheny
Not So Precise Fermentation: Lab Finds 92 Unknown Compounds in Synthetic Biology Milk
Testing reveals unknown molecules and fungicide in Bored Cow dairy alternative; findings dispute claims that synthetic biology-produced dairy
Ban New GMO Frankenfoods Made with Synthetic Biology (a.k.a “Precision Fermentation”)
It’s about time someone stood up to Monsanto (now Bayer’s) plot to replace real farms with genetically engineered synthetic Frankenfoods! TAKE ACTION: Tell your lawmakers to ban genetically engineered Frankenfoods made with synthetic biology (so-called “precision fermentation”)!
Synthetic Biology Products Entering the Market Unregulated, Unlabeled—and Even With Non-GMO Claims
In recent years, products made using newer genetic engineering techniques, such as synthetic biology, RNA interference (RNAi), and gene editing have started to appear on the market. These so-called “GMO 2.0” techniques are being used to create agricultural crops and inputs, food products and ingredients, personal care products, and supplements.
Synthetic Biology: The Future of Food?
The Environmental Health Symposium writes:“The notion that high-tech, ‘farm free’ lab food is a viable solution to the food crisis
Synthetic Biology: The Future of Food?
The Environmental Health Symposium writes:“The notion that high-tech, ‘farm free’ lab food is a viable solution to the food crisis
GMOs, Gene-Editing, and Synthetic Biology: What’s the Difference?
The Non-GMO Project reports:“There’s still a lot of confusion about what a GMO is — and what it isn’t —
GMOs, Gene-Editing, and Synthetic Biology: What’s the Difference?
The Non-GMO Project reports: “There’s still a lot of confusion about what a GMO is — and what it isn’t
Synthetic Biology: The $3.6 Trillion Science Changing Life as We Know It
Synthetic biology (synbio) is a field of science that redesigns organisms in an effort to enhance and support human life. According to one projection, this rapidly growing field of science is expected to reach $28.8 billion in global revenue by 2026.Although it has the potential to transform many aspects of society, things could go horribly wrong if synbio is used for malicious or unethical reasons.
Help Us Stop the Next Pandemic and Rein in Out-of-Control Genetic Engineering, Gene Editing, and Synthetic Biology
OCA is stepping up our campaigning, boycotts, litigation and lobbying against GMOs, Syn-Bio, and gene-edited foods and pathogens as well
Help Us Stop the Next Pandemic and Rein in Out-of-Control Genetic Engineering, Gene Editing, and Synthetic Biology
OCA is stepping up our campaigning, boycotts, litigation and lobbying against GMOs, Syn-Bio, and gene-edited foods and pathogens as well
Vandana Shiva on the Hazards of Lab Meats and Synthetic Biology
Vandana Shiva writes: “Fully artificial food is an increasingly popular trend focused on developing a new line of synthetically produced,
Synthetic Biology and Regenerative Organic Each Had a Real Presence at Natural Products Expo West 2022
After having been canceled in 2020 and 2021, Natural Products Expo West returned last week to Anaheim for its 41st show, put on by New Hope Network.
Vandana Shiva on the Hazards of Lab Meats and Synthetic Biology
Vandana Shiva writes: “Fully artificial food is an increasingly popular trend focused on developing a new line of synthetically produced,
Organic Product Leaders Urge Action on Synthetic Biology
Products derived the “extreme genetic engineering” of synthetic biology are rapidly coming to market with no regulation, and natural and organic food manufacturers should take action to keep them out of organic products.
Synthetic biology is a new set of genetic engineering techniques that involve artificially constructing genetic material such as DNA in order to create new forms of life, or to attempt to “reprogram” existing organisms, such as yeast and algae.
Regulate Synthetic Biology Now: 194 Countries
In a unanimous decision of 194 countries, the United Nation's Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) today formally urged nation states to regulate synthetic biology (SynBio), a new extreme form of genetic engineering.
Activists Raise Warning Flags about ‘Synthetic Biology’ Ingredients
Opponents of genetic modification say there is a new, potentially more powerful technology to contend with: synthetic biology. Purveyors of natural products who are concerned about this technique have coined the term for the way in which...
WHEN SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY FALLS INTO THE WRONG HANDS
WEIRD SCIENCE: Speaking at the World Social Forum in Nairobi this week, the ETC Group says abuses of synthetic biology
Ecover Pioneers ‘Synthetic Biology’ in Consumer Products
Green soap-maker Ecover is the first company to openly admit that that it's using ingredients derived from 'synthetically modified organisms' - the next wave of GMOs - writes Jim Thomas. So why are they risking their 'natural' brand for this...
Biotech Industry Cooks up PR Plans to Get Us to Swallow Synthetic Biology Food
Two Mondays ago, I sat in a room of some of the most powerful agribusiness, food and synthetic biology companies in the world. The goal of this industry meeting was to discuss how to get the public to accept synthetic biology, a new and...
Synthetic Biology: Rebranding Extreme Genetic Engineering
Some years ago, bread companies got the word that customers wanted more fiber in their bread. Instead of making more of their bread with whole grains, a few companies actually put in wood pulp and labeled it as "fiber".
Synthetic Biology Creates New Engineered Food
Old McDonald had a farm with some cows, horses, and pigs, but on that farm he probably didn't have synagriculture. Say what? Synagriculture is the latest trend in the world of farming, and it doesn't involve overalls, backhoes, or genetically...
Presidential Commission Urges Caution on ‘Synthetic Biology’
The emerging field of "synthetic biology" holds great promise for producing new medicines, cleaning up the environment, and providing alternative energy sources and other benefits, but the U.S. government needs to take precautions to ensure that...