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Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to Synthetic Biology

The incredible promise of synthetic biology notwithstanding, the rapid pace with which the field is evolving and the diversity of its practitioners present some uncertainties and potential biosecurity risks. The Board recommends that synthetic biology research be subject to institutional review and oversight and notes that NSABB’s proposed oversight framework for dual use life sciences  Read More »

Author:
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Publish Date:
April 2010

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Strategies to Educate Amateur Biologists and Scientists in Non-life Science Disciplines About Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences

In addition to its standing charge to advise on strategies and tools to promote awareness of the dual use issue in the life sciences community generally, the U.S. government charged the Board with developing recommendations for promoting awareness of the dual use issue among two non-traditional audiences for these efforts: (1) scientists trained in non-life  Read More »

Author:
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Publish Date:
June 2011

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Guidance for Enhancing Personnel Reliability and Strengthening the Culture of Responsibility

This report, which is a follow-up to the Board’s May 2009 report on personnel reliability, was undertaken in response to the U.S. government’s request for specific strategies and guidance on practices that promote a culture of responsibility with respect to biosecurity. The Board’s recommendations address good management practices, the role of strong institutional and laboratory  Read More »

Author:
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Publish Date:
September 2011

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Responsible Communication of Life Sciences Research with Dual Use Potential

A Set of Communication Tools Excerpted from the NSABB’s Proposed Framework for the Oversight of Dual Use Life Sciences Research.

Author:
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Publish Date:
2007

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Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to the Synthesis of Select Agents

This document contains the recommendations of the NSABB regarding the use of synthetic genomics to synthesize select agent nucleotides.

Author:
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity
Publish Date:
December 2006

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