title: Synthetic biology and biosecurity.
abstract: This article discusses the conflict fields and legal questions of synthetic biology, esp. concerning biosecurity. A respective jurisprudential discussion has not taken place yet in Germany apart from few statements and recommendations. But in Germany, Europe and the USA, it is generally accepted that a broad discussion is necessary. This is esp. true for the question of biosecurity and the possible dangers arising from Synthetic Biology.
authors.forename: Jürgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Robienski
authors.forename: Jürgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Simon
mesh_terms: D023482:Bioterrorism; D005858:Germany; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D012449:Safety / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D058615:Synthetic Biology / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence