Publication
Title
Beyond the organism versus machine dichotomy : a review of ethical concerns in synthetic biology
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Abstract
Synthetic Biology (SynBio) is a technology that brings new possibilities and benefits, as well as new ethical concerns. We have performed a systematic review and thematic analysis of papers that deal with the possible ethical and social issues surrounding SynBio. We found that articles mention deontological concerns related to tinkering with life and more consequentialist matters related to biosafety and biosecurity. At the same time, justice aspects, such as socioeconomic and environmental impacts, are far less mentioned. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic study of the ethical issues that SynBio researchers in the lab encounter on a day-to-day basis.
Language
English
Source (journal)
ACS synthetic biology. - -
Publication
2024
ISSN
2161-5063
DOI
10.1021/ACSSYNBIO.3C00456
Volume/pages
13 :1 (2024) , p. 3-14
ISI
001146496500001
Pubmed ID
38070167
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The author-created version that incorporates referee comments and is the accepted for publication version Available from 13.12.2024
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
BactoHealing - Bio-Kin-Tsugi as a trans-disciplinary tool to bridge science and society and challenge the ethics of synthetic biology.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Web of Science
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Creation 12.12.2023
Last edited 11.04.2024
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