US EditionControversial 'Synthetic Human Genome Project' Spurs Debate Over Ethics of Building Human DNA From Scratch
- Initiated in 2023 in the UK, this five-year research initiative focuses on constructing synthetic human DNA from the ground up.
- This initiative follows prior genome sequencing and synthetic biology milestones, responding to growing funding and emphasis on social scientific research integration.
- SynHG involves researchers from major UK universities and uses AI and robotic technologies to create increasingly large DNA sections leading to a full chromosome.
- Experts highlight potential benefits for healthier aging and disease resistance, while voices warn about ethical concerns such as data ownership and misuse of technology.
- The project’s social science component seeks to engage diverse stakeholders to address societal implications responsibly amid uncertainty about full synthetic genome synthesis.
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Scientists Spark Controversy By Trying To Create Artificial Human DNA
3D-illustration-of-a-DNA-double-helix Scientists with the Synthetic Human Genome Project are trying to create artificial human DNA from scratch, leading to numerous ethical concerns. While the project could lead to revolutionary new treatments for major illnesses, the concept of synthesizing a human genome – the building blocks of human life – has long been considered taboo in many scientific circles. Last week, the Wellcome Trust, the world’s l…
Scientists have started the work of creating human DNA artificially. Know its benefits, concerns and the role of Wellcome Trust.
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