Over-regulation of Synthetic Biology?

Almost everyone agrees that regulation is needed to keep synthetic biology safe. This is the general consensus from both the public, researchers, and experts in the field. However, how much is too much? Is there the possibility that there can be too much regulation which curbs creativity? This is always the problem. Where do you draw the line? Is there even a too far? Some questions to ponder.

Ethel Machi and Jena Baker McNeill bring up this question briefly as they discuss the endless possibilities of the rapidly expanding field. The title speaks for itself in that the field has the potential to go from one end of the spectrum (Biotechnology advances) to the other (bioterrorism) in its effects.

You can read more about their perspectives here

- Chris