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A survey on life sciences and biotechnology by the European Commission shows that Europeans are optimistic about biotechnology. 53% of respondents believe biotechnology will have a positive effect in the future, and only 20% a negative effect. The survey also reveals important knowledge gaps, pointing to a need for more communication: a majority of respondents had never heard of some of the areas covered by the survey, such as nanotechnology (55% unaware), biobanks (67% unaware) and synthetic biology (83% unaware).

The Eurobarometer, carried out in February 2010, is the seventh in a series since 1991.

• Eurobarometer report on Biotechnology 2010