• The principles for the oversight of synthetic biology

  This report is the first global declaration from civil society to outline principles that must be adopted to protect public health and our environment from the risks posed by synthetic biology.

• Genetically engineered mosquitoes in the U.S.

  A private firm is planning to release potentially harmful genetically engineered mosquitoes in the Florida Keys as early as January, endangering human health and the environment in what would become the first-ever U.S. release of these engineered bugs.

• Synthetic biology 101

  The basics about synthetic biology and its applications

• Genetically engineered salmon: A threat to the environment and public health

  At least 35 species of genetically engineered fish are currently being developed around the world. One of these fish -- a GE salmon often referenced to as the “frankenfish” -- could soon appear on U.S. grocery shelves.

• Nano-silver: Policy failure puts public health at risk

  This report makes the case that over use of nano-silver as an antimicrobial in an increasing array of consumer products may harm the public.

• Letter to U.S. House of Representatives

  Writen in opposition to the proposed Wasserman Schultz amendment titled ‘Permitting Second Opinions in Certain Genetic Diagnostic Testing’ to H. R. 1249, the America Invents Act.

• ARPA-E: Not as green as it’s cracked up to be -- synthetic biology edition

  This issue brief explains how the Advanced Research Project Agency - Energy funds risky synthetic biology research (for applications such as biofuels).

• Letter to Dr. Amy Gutmann Chair, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

  Civil society's letter to the president's commission on synthetic biology

• Letter to Rep. Xavier Becerra

  Letter written in support of the introduction of the Genomic Research and Accessibility Act

• Amicus brief filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

  In the case, Myriad Genetics is filing for a patent on two genes associated with increased risk for cancer. The groups signed on to the amicus brief want the court to rule that human genes cannot be patented.

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