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Living Factories: The Promise of Synthetic Biology

Did you know that goats and strawberries are producing medicine and fuel? Scientists are eagerly trying to use living organisms to create all sorts of things we use in our daily life. Some people call this a manufacturing revolution ― but does synthetic biology pose any risks? We bring you a look into the latest developments in this promising field, and find out about an organism that has the greatest potential as a living factory. Guest: Kiyohiko Igarashi (Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo)

English
  • Originally Aired June 2, 2018
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created June 6, 2018 by
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