Global DNA Synthesis Ledger

Updated: 2025.10.05 17D ago 1 sources
Make logging of all DNA synthesis orders and sequences mandatory so any novel pathogen or toxin can be traced back to its source. As AI enables evasion of sequence‑screening, a universal audit trail provides attribution and deterrence across vendors and countries. — It reframes biosecurity from an arms race of filters to infrastructure—tracing biotech like financial transactions—to enable enforcement and crisis response.

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Nobel laureate David Baker: “The only surefire way to avoid problems is to log all DNA synthesis… so the sequence can be cross‑referenced with the logged DNA database to see where it came from.”
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