Synthetic Biology
Synthetic Biology News
Scientists have created a new strain of yeast with over half of its DNA synthetic
Nature - 08-Nov-2023
Opening up the possibility of engineering complex organisms from scratch
Read more...Scientists have created a special type of melanin that can heal skin wounds
Northwestern University - 02-Nov-2023
Also shields skin from sun damage, environmental toxins, and radiation exposure
Read more...New proteins with shapeshifting abilities could transform biotechnology
Singularity Hub - 22-Aug-2023
AI can now design proteins that change shape in response to external stimuli
Read more...Camena Bioscience raises $10m in series A for DNA synthesis technology
Longevity Technology - 10-Jul-2023
Highly accurate enzyme-based approach to advance the ability to read, write and manipulate DNA
Read more...Penn State team develops protein-based nanocomputing agent to influence cell behaviour
Penn State College of Medicine - 26-May-2023
Paving the way for more targeted, efficient cell-based therapies to treat diseases like diabetes and cancer
Read more...Synthetic Biology Resources
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The Emergence of Life: From Chemical Origins to Synthetic Biology
The book gives an exhaustive treatment of the biophysical properties of vesicles written by Pier Luigi Luisi
Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life
Book about synthetic genomics written by J. Craig Venter
Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity
Explores how the genetic revolution will transform us, our species and our world
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