Can we engineer biology to reshape our future?
In short: Explore the immense potential and inherent risks of engineering biology. Dame Angela McLean, the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, examines how merging biological sciences with engineering could transform society.
In this Royal Institution Discourse, Dame Angela McLean shares insights from her 'Year of Engineering Biology.' She evaluates the scientific evidence behind the utopian and dystopian claims surrounding this emerging field, which integrates technology and engineering with the full spectrum of biological sciences.
The discussion investigates the opportunities and barriers to a biological revolution, looking at applications expected to emerge over the next decade. As a specialist in using mathematical models to understand infectious agent evolution and public policy, Dame Angela provides a perspective on how these technologies might impact various sectors.
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