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About Biotechnology

Published:
October 22, 2015
Author:
Max Tegmark

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Biotechnology 
How can we live longer and healthier lives while avoiding risks such as engineered pandemics? Future biotechnology can bring great benefits, and also new risks, as described in the resources below. 

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These organizations above all work on biotechnology issues, though many cover other topics as well. This list is undoubtedly incomplete; please contact us to suggest additions or corrections.

 

This content was first published at futureoflife.org on October 22, 2015.

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