Mirror Life: Understanding the Science, Risks, and Governance Implications for Southern Africa

Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

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Abstract (English) : The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in partnership with the Mirror Biology Dialogue Fund, is hosting this webinar to introduce the emerging field of mirror biology and examine the scientific advances, potential applications, and governance challenges associated with mirror life. While mirror biology holds promise for innovations such as more durable therapeutics, the prospect of self-replicating mirror organisms raises unprecedented concerns for human health, biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and global biosecurity.

Description : MP4 video, Size: 436 MB; Duration: 01:13:28

Contributor ORCIDs : Gray, Glenda

; Cooper,Vaughn

; James, Wilmot

Publisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and The Mirror Biology Dialogue Fund

Citation : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2026). Mirror Life: Understanding the Science, Risks, and Governance Implications for Southern Africa [Online] Available at: https://youtu.be/PIYxSeS5jTM

Sponsorship : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

URI : https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/493

Peer Review Status : Non-Peer Reviewed

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