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Ginkgo is trying to detect future man-made biological threats

Por: The Boston Globe Business October 17, 2022

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Synthetic biology firm Ginkgo Bioworks has developed tools that US intelligence agencies can use to detect engineered DNA at scale, a milestone that could better protect the nation from human-made biological threats. The new software could be used to provide an early warning of bioweapons, such as a new deadly bacteria, or a modified virus that thwarts existing vaccines.As biological engineering becomes cheaper and more accessible, the US... + full article



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