Synthetic Biology

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Listen Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Science, Society, Tech Tuesday, Technology

What if humans could build cells from scratch, using synthetic materials? It may seem like science fiction, but so-called "synthetic biology" is moving closer to reality. Researchers say it could be used to develop new fuels and life-saving drugs. But others worry about the potential for new bioweapons and runaway diseases. Join Kojo as we look at the promise and risks of this emerging field.

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Guests

David Rejeski

Director, Synthetic Biology Project, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Sohi Rastegar

Director of the Emerging Frontiers In Research and Innovation Program, US National Science Foundation

Brent Blackwelder

President, Friends of the Earth

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