Synthetic_Biology / genesis /regulation.py
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# genesis/regulation.py
"""
Regulatory Intelligence Module for GENESIS-AI
Fetches or simulates biosafety, biosecurity, and biotechnology regulatory requirements
across major jurisdictions (US, EU, WHO guidelines, etc.).
"""
import logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
def fetch_regulatory_info(topic: str, region: str = "global"):
"""
Fetch biotechnology regulatory guidelines for a given topic.
This is a placeholder using static logic β€” can be expanded with real APIs.
Args:
topic (str): The biotech topic (e.g., "CRISPR gene editing", "oncolytic viruses").
region (str): Region or jurisdiction (e.g., "US", "EU", "WHO", "global").
Returns:
dict: Regulatory guidelines summary.
"""
logging.info(f"[Regulation] Fetching regulatory info for topic '{topic}' in region '{region}'")
base_guidelines = {
"global": [
"Follow WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual (4th edition).",
"Adhere to Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety for GMO handling.",
"Implement dual-use research of concern (DURC) assessment."
],
"US": [
"Comply with NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.",
"Follow CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL).",
"Check FDA regulations for clinical trials (21 CFR)."
],
"EU": [
"Follow EU Directive 2009/41/EC on contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms.",
"Adhere to EMA clinical trial regulations.",
"Comply with GDPR for genetic data handling."
],
"WHO": [
"Adhere to WHO guidance on responsible life sciences research.",
"Follow WHO pandemic preparedness frameworks."
]
}
# Select guidelines based on region
guidelines = base_guidelines.get(region, base_guidelines["global"])
# Example logic for special topics
if "crispr" in topic.lower():
guidelines.append("Ensure genome editing oversight by institutional ethics boards.")
if "oncolytic" in topic.lower():
guidelines.append("Comply with additional viral vector safety assessments.")
return {
"topic": topic,
"region": region,
"guidelines": guidelines
}