Synthetic Wonders: How Johns Hopkins Is Redefining Cellular Engineering
Scientists have engineered a synthetic cell capable of symmetry breaking, responding to chemical signals similar to immune cells. This advancement at Johns Hopkins could lead…
Synthetic Biology News
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.
Cancer Treatment Breakthrough: Researchers Develop Less Toxic, More Effective Chemotherapy
Researchers at NUS Medicine have engineered bacteria to deliver chemotherapy in a targeted manner. Traditional chemotherapy frequently presents substantial difficulties, such as harsh side effects,…
Key Carboxysome Discovery Brings Scientists a Giant Step Closer to Supercharged Photosynthesis
A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant progress in understanding carboxysomes, which are structures in certain bacteria…
Synthetic Biology Breakthrough Paves the Way for Cheaper Vaccines
A multistep biosynthetic process in yeast cheaply produces an expensive adjuvant now extracted from tree bark. Vaccines save lives, as proven during the recent pandemic,…
Stirring the Primordial Soup: Unveiling Secrets of Early Life With Synthetic Models
A synthetic droplet could provide researchers with insights into how the most basic forms of life on Earth might interact with their environment. Our bodies…
Crafting Programmable Living Materials With Synthetic Biology & 3D Printing
New study uses 3D printing and genetically modified plant cells to create complex, self-repairing materials that could revolutionize biomanufacturing and construction. Scientists are harnessing cells…
“Truly Amazing” – Quantum Dots Successfully Synthesized Inside Living Cells!
A recent study published in the journal National Science Review demonstrates the synthesis of quantum dots (QDs) in the nucleus of live cells. The research…
Unlocking Infinite Biotech Breakthroughs: The Power of Creativity
New research suggests that scientists engaged in biological design should prioritize understanding the unique characteristics of biological systems rather than striving for over-optimization. In a…
Breaking the Unbreakable: Caltech Scientists Engineer Enzyme To Degrade Silicon-Carbon Bonds in Silicones
Scientists have successfully engineered an enzyme capable of breaking down the stubborn man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known…
New Insights Into Evolution, Biofuels, Cellular Aging – Biologists Have Developed Light-Powered Yeast
Yeast is often known for its ability to ferment carbohydrates into products such as bread and beer, typically requiring a dark environment. Exposure to light…
Green Revolution: How Microalgae Could Fuel the Future
Microalgae—which are major contributors to global photosynthesis and primary productivity—serve as promising chassis cells in synthetic biology. In a study published in Plant Communications, researchers…
Chilling Discovery: Cryo-EM Uncovers Ancient Molecular Machine of Life
RNA is thought to have sparked the origin of life by self-copying. Researchers from Aarhus University, Denmark, and MRC LMB Cambridge, England, have revealed the…
The Future Is Here: Synthetic Yeast Genome Nears Completion With New Milestone
A team of scientists from the United Kingdom, including leading experts from the University of Nottingham and Imperial College London, have successfully constructed a synthetic…
Biotech Breakthrough: Smart Skin Bacteria Engineered To Treat Acne
A breakthrough study shows that engineered skin bacteria can effectively treat acne, opening new possibilities for living therapeutics in various diseases. International research led by…
Solid-State Breakthrough: The Future of Storing Biological Materials
The breakthrough has potential applications in health care and scientific research. Researchers have developed a new technique to store biological substances like RNA and proteins…
Visolis Harnesses Synthetic Biology To Transform Biomass Into Sustainable Everyday Products
Visolis, founded by Deepak Dugar, is working to decarbonize the production of everything from rubber to jet fuel. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is…
Potentially Unlimited Supply – Scientists Grow Meat From Immortal Stem Cells
Minimizing the necessity for animal biopsies, stem cells offer a potentially endless source for cultured meat. For cellular agriculture—a technique that grows meat in bioreactors—to…
Hijacking Cellular Factories: Retooling the Ribosomal Translation Machine to Biosynthesize Molecules
New research shows progress on playbook for programming ribosome to make diverse polymers. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, part of the National Science…