Synthetic Biology Center: Boosting Food Security and Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
This Act establishes the National Synthetic Biology Center to award grants for research into applying advanced synthetic biology technologies to food and agriculture. The goal is to enhance the resilience of the food system, develop new, more efficient, and climate-resilient crops, and create novel protein sources for consumers. This initiative aims to ensure more stable and secure food supplies in the future.
Key points
Creation of a research hub to accelerate innovation in agriculture, focusing on synthetic biology applications like gene editing and fermentation.
Funding research to develop climate-resilient crops and improve livestock health, potentially leading to lower production costs and better food quality.
Support for using artificial intelligence and advanced computational processes to enhance the safety and efficiency of food production.
Authorization of $5 million annually (2025-2029) for research grants and $1 million annually for the Center's operations.
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