Biology Quote by Scott Gottlieb
“It once seemed that the most profound feats stemming from DNA-based science would spring from our ability to read and detect genes, which we call the science of genomics. But the real opportunities lie in our ability to write DNA, to synthesize new gene sequences and insert them into organisms, resulting in brand-new biological functions.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Biotechnology, 2023
Highlights shift from reading DNA to writing it, emphasizing synthetic biology’s transformative potential.
In simple terms: Writing DNA opens new possibilities beyond reading it.
Invest in synthetic biology research.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- medical therapy development
- agricultural engineering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are needed for DNA writing?
- How can society benefit from new biological functions?
Ethical concerns may arise with gene editing.