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Open Letter: In Support of Mandatory Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening and Recordkeeping

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A coalition of researchers and national security experts has issued an open letter calling for mandatory screening and recordkeeping for synthetic nucleic acid orders. As AI systems now outperform virologists in technical procedures, codifying biosecurity guardrails is seen as essential to prevent the misuse of biotechnology. Watch for new legislative efforts requiring DNA synthesis companies to verify customer legitimacy and track sequence data to deter the development of biological weapons.

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