Health policy

U.S. imposes new rules on ordering synthetic DNA to deter bioterrorism

The U.S. has imposed new rules on ordering synthetic DNA to deter bioterrorism, according to Science.

Reported by 2 outlets Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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