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Harnessing Synthetic Biology to Meet the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals
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: Received: 31 December 2018 / Approved: 3 January 2019 / Online: 3 January 2019 (13:14:42 CET)
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French, K. Harnessing synthetic biology for sustainable development. Nature Sustainability 2019, 2, 250-252. French, K. Harnessing synthetic biology for sustainable development. Nature Sustainability 2019, 2, 250-252.
Abstract
Advances in genetic engineering have placed synthetic biology at a prime position to develop new products, materials, and services that could contribute to the 2030 UN Sustainable Development goals. These include novel materials for water purification, new bio-based products to replace toxic industrial chemicals, and engineered organisms for bioremediation. Supporting the development of synthetic biology initiatives in developing countries is needed to ensure these benefits are open to all.
Keywords
Synthetic biology; Sustainable Development Goals
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Biology and Biotechnology
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