Synthetic biology and the ethics of knowledge.

Synthetic biologists aim to generate biological organisms according to rational design principles. Their work may have many beneficial applications, but it also raises potentially serious ethical concerns. In this article, we consider what attention the discipline demands from bioethicists. We argue...

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Main Authors: Douglas, T, Savulescu, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Group 2010