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The ethics of deliberate extinction explored in Science
May 26, 2025
Species eradication is not a decision to be taken lightly. It is becoming a possibility but there are many important challenges, ethical considerations and science roles to be considered and debated.
Public reasoning across Australia for different genetic technology applications
May 26, 2025
Australians share their thoughts about advanced genetic technologies being the key to transforming sectors from Agriculture to Energy…
Advanced engineering biology research on show at third annual workshop
May 13, 2025
Experts shared leading-edge engineering biology research with real-world impact at two-day workshop in Melbourne.
New research explores public engagement preferences for gene drive
February 22, 2025
A recent publication explores public perceptions and preferences around using genetic technologies to manage invasive species.
AI agents and biological research transformation
November 19, 2024
Interested in hearing more about how AI agents are transforming biological research?
AEB Director heads to annual meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024
October 22, 2024
AEB FSP Director represents CSIRO at the recent Global Future Council 2024 in Dubai….you can listen to the program session recordings in particular, Betazone – precisely where needed.
Australian biomanufacturing puts on a strong show at SynBioBeta 2024
July 3, 2024
AEB FSP Director Robert Speight spotlighted the Australian biomanufacturing slipstream in a fireside chat on the main stage.
Dr Rob Speight on how we can deliver a better tomorrow through generative biology
June 19, 2024
In an article for the World Economic Forum, AEB FSP Director Dr Robert Speight explains how generative biology will change the game.
Advancing the frontiers of engineering biology at our second annual workshop
June 17, 2024
The Advanced Engineering Biology Future Science Platform hosted its second annual workshop in May 2024, in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
AEB FSP Launch Webinar: stream our wide-ranging discussion on the future of engineering biology
December 20, 2023
The Advanced Engineering Biology Future Science Platform (AEB FSP) was officially launched with a webinar featuring international panellists.
New Risk Management Tool helps synthetic biologists navigate Access and Benefit-Sharing
December 20, 2023
A new Risk Management Tool is designed to aid synthetic biologists in navigating the intricate process of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS).
Meet Charlotte Williams: championing Cross Cutting Capabilities in Synthetic Biology
October 23, 2023
Dr Charlotte Williams shares insights from her career journey, and the magic that happens when colleagues connect across disciplines.
Dr Robert Speight speaks to sugarcane industry’s bright biofuture
September 7, 2023
DR ROBERT SPEIGHT was interviewed for Sugar Research Australia’s quarterly publication Cane Matters about the transformative potential of engineering biology in industries such as sugarcane.
Engineering biology creates sustainable solutions from nature’s building blocks
September 5, 2023
This series of animations shows how our researchers are using engineering biology to solve sustainability challenges.
What’s next for public engagement in advanced engineering biology?
March 1, 2023
New research from DR LUCY CARTER and colleagues interrogates whether science organisations actually utilise the results of public engagement research to its intended effect.
On-farm applications of advanced bioengineering
September 29, 2022
AgriFutures Australia engaged CSIRO to assess eight on-farm applications of advanced bioengineering techniques for Australia’s agriculture, aquaculture and forestry industries over the next 10 years.
Advanced Engineering Biology FSP launches alongside three other new CSIRO programs
June 12, 2022
The Advanced Engineering Biology FSP (AEB FSP) will deliver new tools to develop fast-tracked solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of this century.