Still Cautious Around Synthetic Biology

A recent news article in Medical News Today talks about a survey of 1000 U.S. adults and their opinions of synthetic biology. The survey was conducted by Hart Research Associates and the Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Two thirds of those surveyed believe that synthetic biology should be a field that moves forward, while the remaining third believe we should put a ban on research until the implications and risks are fully assessed.

"The survey shows that attitudes about synthetic biology are not clear-cut and that its application is an important factor in shaping public attitudes towards it," said Geoff Garin, President of Hart Research.

Read the full article here.

Patrick