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Exploring the risks and opportunities in the synthetic biology industry, including the ability for individuals to edit genes in their garages. Discussing Ginko Bio Works' goal of building an enabling infrastructure for synthetic biology and the business model of biology. Exploring the potential dangers and responsible biosecurity measures in gene editing. Exploring advancements in genetic diagnostics and exciting changes in the field. Learning about Kinva's use of microbes to convert waste gases into animal feed and discussing the potential risks of synthetic biology.
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- Ginkgo Bioworks focuses on building the infrastructure and providing biology as a service, enabling a wide range of drugs to get to market.
- The rapid growth of synthetic biology poses concerns regarding biosecurity and the need for responsible development and discussions around biotechnology's advancement.
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Ginkgo BioWorks: Building Biology as a Service
Ginkgo BioWorks is a company at the forefront of synthetic biology, focusing on building the infrastructure and platform that enables companies of all sizes and industries to use a biological toolkit. By investing in the physical infrastructure and building the necessary IP and data, Ginkgo aims to make it easier to engineer biology. While many companies in the sector focus on product creation, Ginkgo takes a unique approach as a provider of biology as a service. They recognize the value in enabling a wide range of drugs to get to market, rather than solely focusing on individual drug success.
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