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Synthetic biology is in the process of inventing itself and its ownership regimes. There are
currently two dominant approaches to ownership and sharing in the field. The work of the J …

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 …

The emerging field of synthetic biology is broadly defined as the area of intersection of
biology and engineering that focuses on the modification or creation of novel biological …

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 …

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

Background Realizing constructive applications of synthetic biology requires continued
development of enabling technologies as well as policies and practices to ensure these …

The novelty of synthetic biology lies in the use of synthesized parts that can be arranged to
make useful products. Such advanced, high-throughput genetic engineering projects …

Synthetic biology is transforming the development of human and animal therapeutics in
ways unimaginable just a decade ago. The unreliable and costly process of discovery and …

In this article I address the interactions between biological knowledge and ideas about the
kinds of entity that are suited to appropriation. I start by arguing that commodification and …