Bringing it all together: Designing technologies, building worlds

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2026
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Abstract
This chapter explores governance in synthetic biology through a case study of the Arsenic Biosensor Collaboration (ABC), illustrating the challenges of translating a project from lab to field. It examines how the researchers involved navigated regulatory frameworks, ethical concerns, and stakeholder dynamics, demonstrating that governance involves active decision-making rather than passive compliance. The chapter highlights how diverse actors—scientists, policymakers, and communities—shape technological development, requiring adaptability and strategic alignment of goals. By tracing the ABC's progress, it reveals the tensions between innovation and real-world constraints, underscoring governance as a continuous process of negotiation. Finally, the chapter emphasises that effective governance demands an iterative approach, balancing scientific potential with ethical responsibility and societal expectations.
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Authors Emma Frow, Robert Smith, Lalitha Sundaram
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/hesc/9780198972174.003.0007
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https://doi.org/10.1093/hesc/9780198972174.003.0007
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