The rocky road to success

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Kevin Eggan, assistant professor of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard University, was preparing for a challenging project on using techniques on human cells to study conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Jenish's lab published a series of key papers on cloning and its effects on cloned animals, only as a result of the determination of Kevin Eggan.

Science & research, Executive changes & profiles, Research, Officials and employees, Genetic aspects, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson disease, Harvard University, Eggan, Kevin

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Synthetic biologists face up to security issues

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Safety and security are emerging concerns as research rapidly advances in the field of synthetic biology. Labs and governments need to be regulated so that synthetic biology is used in ways to defeat bioterrorists attacks and detect alteration of organism in the environment.

Synthetic biology

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Biologists asked to breed a culture of responsibility in face of terrorism

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Many biologists do not believe that their work is possibly being misused. Diplomats and biosecurity experts are urging scientists to act responsibly and prevent potential misuse of their work.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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