The AnoxyGen project, led by Christian Hertweck and funded by the ERC Advanced Grant, explores…
Browsing: Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary branch of science that combines principles from genetics, molecular biology, and engineering to design and construct new biological parts, devices, and systems, or to redesign existing natural biological systems for useful purposes. This field aims to make biology easier to engineer and has a wide range of applications, including the production of biofuels, development of new medical therapies, and creation of genetically modified organisms with specific functions. For example, synthetic biologists can program bacteria to produce therapeutics or to break down environmental pollutants. The field also explores the construction of artificial life forms and biological machines, raising both exciting possibilities and ethical considerations. Advances in synthetic biology could lead to significant breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology, but they also require careful regulation to address potential risks and ethical issues.
Scientists have engineered a synthetic cell capable of symmetry breaking, responding to chemical signals similar…
Researchers at NUS Medicine have engineered bacteria to deliver chemotherapy in a targeted manner. Traditional…
A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant…
A multistep biosynthetic process in yeast cheaply produces an expensive adjuvant now extracted from tree…
A synthetic droplet could provide researchers with insights into how the most basic forms of…
New study uses 3D printing and genetically modified plant cells to create complex, self-repairing materials…
A recent study published in the journal National Science Review demonstrates the synthesis of quantum…
New research suggests that scientists engaged in biological design should prioritize understanding the unique characteristics…
Scientists have successfully engineered an enzyme capable of breaking down the stubborn man-made bonds between…
Yeast is often known for its ability to ferment carbohydrates into products such as bread…
Microalgae—which are major contributors to global photosynthesis and primary productivity—serve as promising chassis cells in…
RNA is thought to have sparked the origin of life by self-copying. Researchers from Aarhus…
A team of scientists from the United Kingdom, including leading experts from the University of…
A breakthrough study shows that engineered skin bacteria can effectively treat acne, opening new possibilities…
The breakthrough has potential applications in health care and scientific research. Researchers have developed a…
Visolis, founded by Deepak Dugar, is working to decarbonize the production of everything from rubber…
Minimizing the necessity for animal biopsies, stem cells offer a potentially endless source for cultured…