With the bioeconomy being a major driver of scientific discoveries, NASEM makes additional recommendations to ensure its success beyond its suggested government-wide strategic coordinating body. It says talent development at all levels should be a high priority for investment, and recommends attracting and retaining scientists from around the world. It recommends the U.S. place a high priority on investing in basic biological science, engineering, and computing and information sciences; guard against the loss of intellectual property; invest in modernization and integrity of biological information databases; and, address the erosion in support for U.S. government investment in fundamental research.
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