Synthetic Biology
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed engineered bacteria designed to invade and eat solid tumors from the inside out. The approach uses microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments, targeting the low-oxygen cores of tumors. A genetic modification allows the bacteria to survive near oxygenated edges, controlled by a quorum-sensing mechanism.
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature has voted against imposing a moratorium on releasing genetically engineered species into the wild for conservation purposes, despite opposition from Indigenous groups. The decision, made in Abu Dhabi, also supports the use of synthetic biology in research. Critics argue that such technologies pose irreversible risks without proper safeguards and consent.