Experts Explain | Amy Webb | What is synthetic biology?

The World Economic Forum talks to futurist, academic and author Amy Webb about innovations in the field of synthetic biology, from T-shirts that come with an expiration date to noodles made from excess C02.

This new field of bioengineering is poised to transform every aspect of society, says Amy Webb. As synthetic biology takes on its own momentum, a collaborative, global, scientific response has never been more important.

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