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The Wellcome Trust has provided £10 million ($13 million) in initial funding for the Synthetic Human Genome Project (SynHG), a five-year, multi-university project led by Cambridge University's MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, which attempts to create human DNA building blocks from scratch.

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The Wellcome Trust has provided £10 million ($13 million) in initial funding for the Synthetic Human Genome Project (SynHG), a five-year, multi-university project led by Cambridge University's MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, which attempts to create human DNA building blocks from scratch.

The project seeks to build tools to synthesize large segments of human DNA, potentially creating a full synthetic chromosome (about 2% of the genome). Unlike genome editing of existing DNA, synthesis enables broader, denser, and more precise genetic changes.

The project seeks to build tools to synthesize large segments of human DNA, potentially creating a full synthetic chromosome (about 2% of the genome). Unlike genome editing of existing DNA, synthesis enables broader, denser, and more precise genetic changes.

Researchers believe the technology could accelerate treatments for incurable diseases by generating disease-resistant cells to repopulate damaged organs in the liver, heart, and immune system, potentially leading to therapies to improve aging and age-related conditions.

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Researchers believe the technology could accelerate treatments for incurable diseases by generating disease-resistant cells to repopulate damaged organs in the liver, heart, and immune system, potentially leading to therapies to improve aging and age-related conditions.

Critics cite potential misuse of the technology for creating biological weapons, enhanced humans, or designer babies, with some arguing that restrictions may be ineffective against unscrupulous actors.

Critics cite potential misuse of the technology for creating biological weapons, enhanced humans, or designer babies, with some arguing that restrictions may be ineffective against unscrupulous actors.

A University of Kent social science program, called the "Care-full Synthesis" initiative, will run alongside the project, conducting empirical studies to promote accountable scientific practices and ensure robust social and legal deliberation.

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A University of Kent social science program, called the "Care-full Synthesis" initiative, will run alongside the project, conducting empirical studies to promote accountable scientific practices and ensure robust social and legal deliberation.

This comes amid other synthetic DNA research, including Twist Bioscience's use of semiconductor miniaturization to produce genetic sequences 1,000 times more efficiently, and Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome AI tool, which predicts how individual DNA changes affect gene expression.

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This comes amid other synthetic DNA research, including Twist Bioscience's use of semiconductor miniaturization to produce genetic sequences 1,000 times more efficiently, and Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome AI tool, which predicts how individual DNA changes affect gene expression.

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This groundbreaking research represents the next logical step after genome sequencing and editing, offering unprecedented opportunities to understand human biology and develop life-saving treatments. The technology could revolutionize medicine by creating disease-resistant cells and organs, potentially solving problems that simple gene editing cannot address. With proper ethical oversight and public engagement built into the project from the start, the benefits far outweigh the risks.

This groundbreaking research represents the next logical step after genome sequencing and editing, offering unprecedented opportunities to understand human biology and develop life-saving treatments. The technology could revolutionize medicine by creating disease-resistant cells and organs, potentially solving problems that simple gene editing cannot address. With proper ethical oversight and public engagement built into the project from the start, the benefits far outweigh the risks.

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The rush to create artificial human DNA opens dangerous doors that cannot be closed once opened, with no effective way to prevent bad actors from weaponizing this technology. The project essentially puts the building blocks of human life into a test tube, raising fundamental questions about who owns synthetic body parts and genetic data. Despite promises of medical benefits, the technology could lead to enhanced humans and biological weapons that threaten humanity's future.

The rush to create artificial human DNA opens dangerous doors that cannot be closed once opened, with no effective way to prevent bad actors from weaponizing this technology. The project essentially puts the building blocks of human life into a test tube, raising fundamental questions about who owns synthetic body parts and genetic data. Despite promises of medical benefits, the technology could lead to enhanced humans and biological weapons that threaten humanity's future.

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Synthetic DNA research, along with advances in gene editing and AI-powered biology, is opening the door to a new era in healthcare. From designing targeted treatments to spotting diseases earlier and personalizing care, these tools promise to slow the effects of aging and make the world healthier and medicine smarter.

Synthetic DNA research, along with advances in gene editing and AI-powered biology, is opening the door to a new era in healthcare. From designing targeted treatments to spotting diseases earlier and personalizing care, these tools promise to slow the effects of aging and make the world healthier and medicine smarter.

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While synthetic biology and AI promise medical breakthroughs, they also raise alarming risks. As AI learns to read and rewrite our DNA, the potential for misuse — biohacking, privacy breaches, and genetic discrimination — grows. We’re rewriting life’s code without clear rules, oversight, or protections. This isn't just another innovation — it's a high-stakes gamble.

While synthetic biology and AI promise medical breakthroughs, they also raise alarming risks. As AI learns to read and rewrite our DNA, the potential for misuse — biohacking, privacy breaches, and genetic discrimination — grows. We’re rewriting life’s code without clear rules, oversight, or protections. This isn't just another innovation — it's a high-stakes gamble.

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There is a 50% chance that about 35 gene-edited babies will have been born worldwide by the end of 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 50% chance that about 35 gene-edited babies will have been born worldwide by the end of 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Wellcome Funds $13M Synthetic Human Genome Project

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