Synthetic Biology Data Hazard: Capable of Ecological Harm

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Description

This technology has the potential to cause broad ecological harm, even if used correctly.

Examples

Example 1: Gene drives used to cause extinction events and in situ engineering of microbiomes.

Safety Precautions

Ensure sufficient physical containment to avoid unexpected release and barriers in place if deployed.