Biotechnology

CHIPS and Science Highlights: Bioeconomy August 10, 2022

Congress had a lot more on its agenda than semiconductors when compiling the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The bill–law as of yesterday–puts forward an expansive framework to advance U.S. innovation broadly, including in areas that feed into a critical sector: the bioeconomy.

Extending Human Life with Senescent Cell Treatments July 28, 2021

Research into senescent cells could result in extended human lifespans and significant policy implications Improved housing, sanitation, and healthcare have significantly increased humans’…

DNA for Data Storage and Retrieval July 21, 2021

To reduce the burden on traditional data centers, improving on DNA data storage could be the key The pace at which data – such as photos, videos, and…

Safeguarding Benchtop DNA Synthesis July 14, 2021

Benchtop DNA synthesizers could become more ubiquitous, and it’s up to policymakers to chart the way forward The genetic blueprints for humans, plants, disease-causing bacteria, and all other…

Nominee for OSTP director – Dr. Eric Lander – sees key federal role for creating and sharing synthetic biology toolkits, best practices May 11, 2021

The field of synthetic biology has enormous potential for constructively impacting society, already contributing products such as drugs, food ingredients, and living fertilizers. As the field continues to develop,…