Public attitudes toward engineered living materials and their implications for regulatory frameworks

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how stakeholders perceive engineered living materials and their expectations.
• Surveyed stakeholders to gauge awareness and acceptance of engineered living materials.
• Analyzed responses to identify common expectations and concerns.
• Examined implications for existing regulatory frameworks surrounding ELMs.
• Stakeholder awareness of engineered living materials varies widely.
• Acceptance levels fluctuate depending on perceived benefits and risks.
• Need for updated regulatory frameworks to address concerns around ELM applications.