Nanotechnology, Synthetic Biology, & Public Opinion

A Report Of Findings Based On A National Survey Among Adults

Report September 22, 2009 Read time:

Projects: Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies

A groundbreaking poll of 1,001 U.S. adults conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates and the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies found 90 percent of Americans think that the public should be better informed about the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Pew is no longer active in this line of work, but for more information, visit the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies on PewHealth.org.

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