A paper making synthetic biology known published in an online journal

Synthetic Biology is a rapidly growing field of bioscience, which is hoped to be a solution to save extinct species. The field of synthetic biology is a discipline that utilizes chemically synthesized DNA to create organisms that address human needs. Some also see in synthetic biology tools for combating climate change and water deficits. Scientist have noticed the virtues of synthetic biology as providing potential solutions to human health problems, food security, and energy needs and think it may be productive to save wildlife. However Some lay their worries that genetically modified organisms could pose a danger to native species and natural ecosystems. Many scientists and conservationists are rarely familiar with synthetic biology. What effects synthetic biology will have on the conservation of nature should be discussed between biologists and conservation communities.

A paper making synthetic biology initiated for the benefit of the world's societies and decision makers, is published in the online journal PLOS Biology. The authors of the paper include Kent Redford of the Wildlife Conservation Society and Archipelago Consulting, Bill Adams of the University of Cambridge and Georgina M. Mace of University College London (UCL).

“An open discussion between the two communities is needed to help identify areas of collaboration on a topic that will likely change the relationship of humans with the natural world." Kent Redford said. The scientists to discuss the topic will create opportunities to know about the important and burgeoning field.