Genetic frontiers for conservation...synthesis and key messages

Complete Title
Genetic frontiers for conservation : an assessment of synthetic biology and biodiversity conservation : synthesis and key messages
Description

In recent years synthetic biology has emerged as a suite of techniques and technologies that enable humans to read, interpret, modify, design and manufacture DNA in order to rapidly influence the forms and functions of cells and organisms, with the potential to reach whole species and ecosystems. As synthetic biology continues to evolve, new tools emerge, novel applications are proposed, and basic research is applied. This assessment is one part of IUCN’s effort to provide recommendations and guidance regarding the potential positive and negative impacts of synthetic biology on biodiversity conservation; it comprises a full assessment and a short synthesis report. 

ISBN
978-2-8317-1972-6
978-2-8317-1977-1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2019.04.en
Imprint
Gland, Switzerland : IUCN, 2019
Physical Description
viii, 16p. : ill., maps
Notes
<p>Including references.</p>

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Bibliographic level
Monograph/item
Physical medium
Printed
PDF
Number of library copies
2