Learn about Commec
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Everything you need to understand, install, and run Commec.
Learn about Commec
Everything you need to understand, install, and run Commec.
At no cost, stay compliant across markets and in full control of your data.
Commec 2.0 parses 19 curated control lists at runtime, so users in China see flags for dengue virus and users in Brazil for Spiroplasma citri, while everyone still sees flags for smallpox. Learn how to inspect and extend the lists yourself.
Our pre-release testing showed that the screening software sensitively flags sequences of concern, complies with industry best practices, and doesn’t raise unnecessary alarms.
More technical notes are being written. Get an email when they publish.
Installation guides, usage, and reference on our GitHub wiki.
Answers to common questions about installing and running Commec.
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Oct 2025
Strengthening nucleic acid biosecurity screening against generative protein design tools
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Jun 2024
Developing a common global baseline for nucleic acid synthesis screening
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Jan 2020
Biosecurity innovation and risk reduction: a global framework for accessible, safe and secure DNA synthesis
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