• Episode #11: Gene Synthesis Screening

  • Feb 6 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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Episode #11: Gene Synthesis Screening

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  • Dr. James Diggans, Head of Biosecurity, Twist Bioscience & Chair, International Gene Synthesis Consortium

    October 19, 2023

    In this episode, we discuss the role of international screening efforts in protecting against the misuse of synthetically manufactured genetic materials. Rapid expansion in the capacity, affordability, and accessibility of gene synthesis—the ability to assemble genetic sequences from scratch—enables anyone with an internet connection to order custom genomes from vendors around the world. In the absence of consistent national or global regulatory frameworks, the responsibility falls on gene synthesis companies and researchers themselves to ensure that these services are not being misused to produce dangerous pathogens or their components. The International Gene Synthesis Consortium (IGSC) is an industry organization that supports the development and implementation of screening protocols for gene synthesis orders and customers to mitigate the risk of this misuse, in order to facilitate the broadest use of these technologies for peaceful purposes.
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