Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from biology, engineering, and computer science to design and construct new biological systems or redesign existing ones. It ...

When Ginkgo Bioworks’ head of codebase Dr Patrick Boyle was working on his doctoral research between 2006-12, he was “basically ordering DNA one gene at a time,” he recalls. “I think I ordered less ...

The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, ...

Cells use compartments known as organelles to sequester molecules or reactions as a way to control many biochemical processes. Scientists would like to do the same by engineering synthetic organelles ...

It’s no secret that current agricultural practices increase greenhouse gas emissions and are one of the key drivers of climate change. Recognizing these effects, the White House’s Inflation Reduction ...

When you hear "biology" you probably think something like "nature" or "natural", but humankind has been interfering with biology for thousands of years, and now in the 21st century our tools are more ...

In today’s rapidly evolving scientific landscape, eliminating barriers to progress is more critical than ever. Precision medicine and targeted therapies hold great promise but are dependent on the ...

Synthetic biology, biofoundries, and AI modeling could make vaccine production more sustainable and better prepare industry for pandemics, say some researchers. Until last year, vaccine manufacturing ...