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This National Academies Press publication summarizes the proceedings of a workshop that explored the application of synthetic and systems biology to the mitigation of risks associated with emerging infectious diseases. The workshop was convened by The Forum on Microbial Threats on March 14-15, 2011.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on rare diseases research and product development. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Accelerating Rare Diseases Research and Orphan Product Development.

This National Academies Press publication is a collection of papers by engineering experts. Each paper introduces a promising technological advance in computers, biotechnology, structural materials, and/ or transportation, describes their applications, and notes obstacles to future progress.

This National Academies Press publication summarizes the proceedings of a workshop that explored the responsible development of new technologies and the inclusion of ethics in engineering education and practice. The workshop was convened by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) on October 14-15, 2003.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on the positive and adverse effects of genetically engineered (GE) crops and emerging GE technologies. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on the U.S. preparedness for the deliberate release of biological agents. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Smallpox Vaccination Program Implementation.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on scientific prospects for new contraceptive development and private sector participation in contraceptive research. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on Contraceptive Research and Development.

This National Academies Press publication summarizes the proceedings of a convention that explored the biosecurity implications of developments in the life sciences. The workshop was convened by the Royal Society, in cooperation with the International Council for Science, the InterAcademy Panel on International Issues (now IAP—the Global Network of Science Academies), and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences on October 31 - November 3, 2010.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on the physical security of laboratories and the reliability of personnel with access to biological select agents and toxins. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Division on Earth and Life Studies; Board on Life Sciences; and the Committee on Laboratory Security and Personnel Reliability Assurance Systems for Laboratories Conducting Research on Biological Select Agents and Toxins.

This National Academies Press publication documents the evidence-based consensus of a committee of experts on the integration of disciplines to create a biological research community capable of tackling scientific and social problems. It outlines the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Division on Earth and Life Studies; Board on Life Sciences; and the Committee on a New Biology for the 21st Century: Ensuring the United States Leads the Coming Biology Revolution.