Genome Protection Technologies
Abstract
The Genome Protection Technologies program developed a biodefense capability to control, counter, and reverse the effects of accidental or malicious misuse of gene editing technologies. This research investigated new approaches for tunable controls to enable the safe and predictable use of synthetic genes and pathways. Additional work developed measures to prevent or limit unintended genome editing or engineering and developed new tools to recall or reverse engineered changes. Advances within this program ensure that the U.S. remains at the vanguard of this widespread, 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, 2023
- Source ID
- e0cf060195c7b9bbc7becc7dee312f1d