Time Magazine: If Synthetic Biology Lets Us Play God, We Need Rules

If Synthetic Biology Lets Us Play God, We Need Rules | TIME: "Synthetic biology has been called “genetic engineering on steroids.” It’s also been described as so difficult to pin down that five scientists would give you six different definitions. No matter how this emerging field is characterized, one thing is clear: the ability to synthesize and sequence DNA is driving scientific research in brand-new and exciting directions."