Recombinant & Synthetic Nucleic Acids (rsNA)
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Description
All work with recombinant or synthetic Nucleic Acids (rsNA), and/or novel gene editing technologies using rsNA, must comply with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules. The generation and use of rsNA must be registered with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Topics on the rsNA page include:
- How to submit an IBC registration or amendment
- Required training
- Examples of research requiring IBC review and approval
- Helpful guidance on using the online registration system (PIERS Help!)
- Transgenic arthropod disposal
- Lentiviral vector safety
- rsNA spill protocol