The s-rating is identical to "Biosafety" levels a-la CDC. We have another parallel rating track for GMO bacteria; not because they are different in practise but because they are different in policy. In Ireland, the Biosafety level is a matter for the Health and Safety Authority (Class 1 is not regulated) and GMM Class is for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Mega <masterstorm123@gmail.com> wrote:
Tito, There are 5 levels of organisms you coud work with.
S0 means it's unregulated. Like looking into a frog, dissecring a cow eye, breeding (potential mycotoxin containing) mould and fungi.
S1 is for GMOs that don't pose a risk.
S2 is for gmos / organisms which may cause a weak risk.
S3 for organisms which cause a risk (Ebola) but the mechsnism of infection is known, so you can protect yourself properly
S4 for unknown pathogens (you get to wear a space suit within S4 labs)
I think we all agree all above S1 isn't DIY Bio anymore
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