Team:Virginia United/Human Practices

From 2010.igem.org

Conduct a Survey

Statistics on the age, education level, knowledge about the field of synthetic field

First group - knowledgeable in the field of synthetic biology and genetic engineering Second group - don't know much about the field

Explanation of results Discussion of ethics

Example Questions:

1) Choose one word that you think is closely related to the field of synthetic biology:

a) standards b) biobricks c) abstraction d) modularity e) creation f) DNA

2) Do you think genetic information should be?

a) Patentable b) Open Source c) Unsure

3) Are there ethical dilemmas between synthetic biology and classical genetic engineering?

a) No b) Yes c) Unsure

4) Do you think it is proper to use modified microorganisms for the benefit of mankind?

a) Yes b) No c) Unsure

5) Who would you associate with the field of synthetic biology?

a) Barack Obama b) Drew Endy c) Craig Venter d) Tom Knight e) Bill Gates f) Jay Keasling

6) I would support research in synthetic biology with the following aims (circle as many as you like):

a) Production of biofuels b) Production of pharmaceuticals c) Fundamental research in synthetic biology techniques d) Genetic engineering of microorganisms e) Genetic engineering of plants f) Genetic engineering of animals (non-human) g) Genetic engineering of humans

7) How much would you pay to have your complete genome sequenced?

a) < $20,000 b) < $10,000 c) < $5,000 d) < $1,000 e) < $500 f) < $100 g) < $10 h) I’m not interested in my genome

8) The United States should fund research in synthetic biology that is not aimed at immediate results, but instead at fundamental advances in methods and techniques.

a) Agree b) Disagree

9) Do you believer synthetic biologists are playing God?

a) Yes b) No c) Unsure