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<p>iGEM teams are leading in the area of Human Practices because they conduct their projects within a social/environmental context, to better understand issues that might influence the design and use of their technologies.</p>
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<p>Teams work with students and advisors from the humanities and social sciences to explore topics concerning ethical, legal, social, economic, safety or security issues related to their work. Consideration of these Human Practices is crucial for building safe and sustainable projects that serve the public interest. </p>
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<p>For more information, please see the <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Human_Practices">Human Practices Hub</a>.</p>
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                <div class="content">With all of the cynicism and spectacle regarding genetic engineering in the mainstream media, for the human practices portion of our project we wanted to educate the general public on what synthetic biology really is and what it has the capabilities to do. We created an informational video giving some facts and expert opinions on synthetic biology to inform those without a scientific background and hopefully reduce the stigma. We researched the history of synthetic biology, starting with selectively breeding crops for a higher output, interviewed Northeastern University bioengineering and ethics professors, and interviewed synthetic biologists at Joslin Diabetes Center who are studying aging in the nematode C.elegans. The video aims to diminish the dramatic representation of biological engineering in the media and cultivate more thoughtful opinions towards it, because in the future our world will be influenced greatly by the possibilities genetic engineering has to offer. </div>
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<p>You must fill out this page in order to be considered for all <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Judging/Awards">awards</a> for Human Practices:</p>
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<li>Human Practices silver medal criterion</li>
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<li>Best Integrated Human Practices award</li>
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<h5>Some Human Practices topic areas </h5>
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<p>On this page, you should write about the Human Practices topics you considered in your project, and document any special activities you did (such as visiting experts, talking to lawmakers, or doing public engagement).</p>
 
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<p>Read what other teams have done:</p>
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<li><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:Dundee/policypractice/experts">2014 Dundee </a></li>
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<li><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:UC_Davis/Policy_Practices_Overview">2014 UC Davis </a></li>
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<li><a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:Manchester/HumanPractices">2013 Manchester </a></li>
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Revision as of 01:59, 14 October 2016

Human Practices

Bioethics of Genetic Engineering

With all of the cynicism and spectacle regarding genetic engineering in the mainstream media, for the human practices portion of our project we wanted to educate the general public on what synthetic biology really is and what it has the capabilities to do. We created an informational video giving some facts and expert opinions on synthetic biology to inform those without a scientific background and hopefully reduce the stigma. We researched the history of synthetic biology, starting with selectively breeding crops for a higher output, interviewed Northeastern University bioengineering and ethics professors, and interviewed synthetic biologists at Joslin Diabetes Center who are studying aging in the nematode C.elegans. The video aims to diminish the dramatic representation of biological engineering in the media and cultivate more thoughtful opinions towards it, because in the future our world will be influenced greatly by the possibilities genetic engineering has to offer.