Synthetic biology: advancing biological frontiers by building synthetic systems

Yvonne Y Chen; Kate E Galloway; Christina D Smolke

doi:10.1186/gb-2012-13-2-240

Synthetic biology: advancing biological frontiers by building synthetic systems

Genome Biol. 2012 Feb 20;13(2):240. doi: 10.1186/gb-2012-13-2-240.

Authors

Yvonne Y Chen¹, Kate E Galloway, Christina D Smolke

Affiliation

¹ Society of Fellows, Harvard University, 78 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.

Abstract

Advances in synthetic biology are contributing to diverse research areas, from basic biology to biomanufacturing and disease therapy. We discuss the theoretical foundation, applications, and potential of this emerging field.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Computers
Gene Expression Regulation
Genes, Synthetic*
Genetic Engineering*
Humans
Metabolic Networks and Pathways / genetics
Molecular Targeted Therapy*
Synthetic Biology*
Systems Biology