| Type | Biotechnology |
| Inventor | Japanese scientists |
| Regulation | Tighter global regulation of synthetic life |
| Economic impact | Massive investment in the biotech sector and the rise of mega corporations |
| Ethical debates | Repercussions on global resources • New forms of conflict • Political upheaval |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Impact on health | Prolonging life and improving health |
| Primary function | Programmed to perform specific tasks in the human body |
| Period of development | Early 2000s |
