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Nucleic acid synthesis screening is vital for biosecurity, yet policymakers face challenges in implementation. This review outlines key questions for governments to secure synthesis practices.

Keywords:
DNA synthesisbiosecuritynucleic acid synthesis screeningsynthetic biologysynthetic genomics

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Area of Science:

  • Biosecurity and Biotechnology
  • Regulatory Science

Background:

  • Affordable nucleic acid synthesis is crucial for biotechnology but poses security risks due to potential misuse in creating dangerous agents.
  • Nucleic acid synthesis screening is a key measure to mitigate these risks by preventing access to harmful sequences.
  • Existing guidance from governments and industry is evolving towards regulatory frameworks for synthesis screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive resource for policymakers on implementing nucleic acid synthesis screening.
  • To identify and categorize critical questions governments and stakeholders must address for effective screening.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of existing guidance documents, policy proposals, and relevant literature was conducted.
  • Analysis focused on identifying practical challenges and policy considerations for nucleic acid synthesis screening.

Main Results:

  • Five key policy challenge areas were identified: customer screening, sequence screening, domestic/global regulatory interaction, commercial impacts, and benchtop device security.
  • While customer and sequence screening have seen some policy integration (e.g., US Executive Order), global and commercial aspects, and benchtop device security require further solutions.
  • Existing literature offers recommendations for robust screening but lacks comprehensive solutions for all identified challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Policymakers require a structured approach to address the multifaceted challenges of nucleic acid synthesis screening.
  • Further development of policies is needed to address global harmonization, commercial implications, and the security of novel synthesis technologies.