The Science and Business of Bioeconomy: the Problems of Weaning off of Synthetic Fuels
Jun 20
The synthetic biology industry is the attempt to change microbes in ‘living chemical factories’ thru genetic alterations. These microbes, such as algae, e-coli, yeasts, and other living organisms are being engineered to break down living plants (biomass) and create substances that would not be normally produced naturally. These substances can include: bio-plastics, biofuels, oils, industrial chemicals and even types of medicines.
Source: http://www.foe.org/news/archives/2013-02-synthetic-biology-and-the-bioeconomy-feeding-fuel-to
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Lots of good information to think about. I guess the adage fits here: everything in moderation. It sounds like we might create another monster with a bioeconomy that we didn’t intend on. I don’t think anyone gave it a second thought when they created gasoline and the automobile. Good thing some people are thinking now.
August 29th, 2013 at 9:33 pmIn a matter of only a small number of years we have managed to make major scientific advancements but with little attention to how these will affect the world, living creatures and even our future generations. We need to keep our eyes on the goal but as they said in Jurassic Park “just because we can do it, doesn’t mean we should do it.” (Love that quote)
June 16th, 2013 at 1:22 pmDon’t want to see anything else listed as genetically changed. There is a natural order of things and we are messing things up badly. It’s bad enough that the food we eat is genetically modified, who knows what kinds of problems that’s going to cause down the line. Now, in the name of ecology, they are trying to change nature again. Does anyone ever learn?
June 15th, 2013 at 5:07 pm