Genome Protection Technologies
Abstract
The Genome Protection Technologies program is developing advances in critical efforts to generate a biodefense capability to control, counter, and reverse the effects of accidental or malicious misuse of gene editing technologies. This research will investigate new approaches for developing tunable controls to enable the safe and predictable use of synthetic genes and pathways. Additional work will develop protecting measures to prevent or limit unintended genome editing or engineering and develop new tools to recall or reverse engineered changes. Advances within this program will ensure that the U.S. remains at the vanguard of this now widespread, rapidly advancing field that poses potential national security threats due to the large-scale democratization of gene editing technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 6ce488910457f662589372dff15b6480