Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics
Abstract Synthetic biology is a versatile technology with applications in the environment, medicine, food, energy, and services. Given its direct and indirect impacts on human health, the environment, and food development, sex/gender-integrated research is essential. However, this study is the first...
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| description | Abstract Synthetic biology is a versatile technology with applications in the environment, medicine, food, energy, and services. Given its direct and indirect impacts on human health, the environment, and food development, sex/gender-integrated research is essential. However, this study is the first to systematically compare public perceptions of synthetic biology with and without sex/gender integration, addressing a critical gap in research. A survey of 300 Korean adults revealed that respondents, regardless of sex/gender, had some knowledge of synthetic biology and generally viewed it positively. Notably, respondents believed that incorporating sex/gender differences in synthetic biology would have a more positive impact than non-inclusive approaches, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity in biotechnology. These findings emphasize that integrating sex/gender into all aspects of synthetic biology development and industrialization is crucial for its sustainable advancement. The growing global emphasis on sex/gender-inclusive research suggests that synthetic biology, as a key future technology, must adopt inclusive approaches to enhance safety, reliability, and public trust. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-223db1fe4e064db5bbaf89ab6d1867aa2025-08-20T03:53:11ZengSpringer NatureHumanities & Social Sciences Communications2662-99922025-05-0112111010.1057/s41599-025-04960-3Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristicsHeajin Kim0Chae-Won Lee1Eunmi Choi2Heisook Lee3Korea Center for Gendered Innovations for Science and Technology ResearchKorea Institute of Radiological & Medical SciencesKorea Center for Gendered Innovations for Science and Technology ResearchKorea Center for Gendered Innovations for Science and Technology ResearchAbstract Synthetic biology is a versatile technology with applications in the environment, medicine, food, energy, and services. Given its direct and indirect impacts on human health, the environment, and food development, sex/gender-integrated research is essential. However, this study is the first to systematically compare public perceptions of synthetic biology with and without sex/gender integration, addressing a critical gap in research. A survey of 300 Korean adults revealed that respondents, regardless of sex/gender, had some knowledge of synthetic biology and generally viewed it positively. Notably, respondents believed that incorporating sex/gender differences in synthetic biology would have a more positive impact than non-inclusive approaches, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity in biotechnology. These findings emphasize that integrating sex/gender into all aspects of synthetic biology development and industrialization is crucial for its sustainable advancement. The growing global emphasis on sex/gender-inclusive research suggests that synthetic biology, as a key future technology, must adopt inclusive approaches to enhance safety, reliability, and public trust.https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04960-3 |
| spellingShingle | Heajin Kim Chae-Won Lee Eunmi Choi Heisook Lee Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics Humanities & Social Sciences Communications |
| title | Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics |
| title_full | Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics |
| title_fullStr | Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics |
| title_short | Exploring public perspectives on synthetic biology and its integration with sex/gender characteristics |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04960-3 |
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