Synthetic Biology: A bit of rebranding, or something new and inspiring?
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: A new approach in biology is emerging and gathering a broad band of advocates. Synthetic biology aims to improve our abilities to engineer biological molecules, assemblies and systems; to design and develop biomimetic systems; and to apply these to useful ends. It brings together the biological and physical sciences, applying engineering and mathematical principles. Currently, a number of different approaches are being explored in synthetic biology, which are meeting with different levels of success. In the present article, we outline these efforts in general terms giving just a few examples for each; unfortunately, space does not for allow in-depth reviews, for which we apologize.
Source: The Biochemist
DOI: 10.1042/bio03301019
Authors: Derek N. Woolfson, Elizabeth H.C. Bromley
Institutions: University of Bristol, Durham University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1538821436