So far, conservation scientists have paid little attention to synthetic biology; this is
unfortunate as the technology is likely to transform the operating space within which …

Synthetic biology is a broad and fast-moving field of innovation involving the design and
construction of new biological parts, and the redesign of existing, natural biological systems …

A groundbreaking examination of the implications of synthetic biology for biodiversity
conservation Nature almost everywhere survives on human terms. The distinction between …

The world's biodiversity is in crisis. Synthetic biology has the potential to transform
biodiversity conservation, both directly and indirectly, in ways that are negative and positive …

Highlights•Genetic modification and gene drives can help conserve and restore
biodiversity.•'Conservationist synthetic biology'pose environmental risks and social …

Evidence indicates that, despite some critical successes, current conservation approaches
are not slowing the overall rate of biodiversity loss. The field of synthetic biology, which is …

In recent years synthetic biology has emerged as a suite of techniques and technologies that
enable humans to read, interpret, modify, design and manufacture DNA in order to rapidly …

This article examines the historical roots of synthetic biology, highlighting the multiple
meanings and understandings of the term. Synthetic biology as it is used today refers to an …

During 2007 and 2008 synthetic biology moved from the manifesto stage to research
programs. As of 2009, synthetic biology is ramifying; to ramify means to produce …

Synthetic Biology, the design and construction of new biological systems not found in nature,
is developing rapidly as a new branch of biotechnology, with many anticipated benefits and …