Emerging Threats of Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology - Addressing Security and Resilience Issues (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

Synthetic biology is a field of biotechnology that is rapidly growing in various applications, such as in medicine, environmental sustainability, and energy production. However these technologies also have unforeseen risks and applications to humans and the environment. This open access book presents discussions on risks and mitigation strategies for these technologies including biosecurity, or the potential of synthetic biology technologies and processes to be deliberately misused for nefarious purposes. The book presents strategies to prevent, mitigate, and recover from 'dual-use concern' biosecurity challenges that may be raised by individuals, rogue states, or non-state actors. Several key topics are explored including opportunities to develop more coherent and scalable approaches to govern biosecurity from a laboratory perspective up to the international scale and strategies to prevent potential health and environmental hazards posed by deliberate misuse of synthetic biology without stifling innovation. The book brings together the expertise of top scholars in synthetic biology and biotechnology risk assessment, management, and communication to discuss potential biosecurity governing strategies and offer perspectives for collaboration in oversight and future regulatory guidance.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
Release date:	September 2021
First published:	2021
Editors:	Benjamin D. Trump • Marie-Valentine Florin • Edward Perkins • Igor Linkov
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	225
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-9402420852
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmentalist thought & ideology Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > Environment law Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Biomedical engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
LSN:	9402420851
Barcode:	9789402420852

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