Synthetic Biology – News and Features

Macquarie University researchers and an international team have completed the first synthetic yeast genome, a breakthrough in synthetic biology. This achievement includes a novel tRNA neochromosome.

Researchers from UW Medicine and the Technical University of Denmark have developed computationally designed proteins to neutralize toxins in elapid snake venom. These proteins target three-finger toxins.

A "DNA origami" tool has helped researchers to control the structure and function of biological membranes.

Rice University bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells; representing a major breakthrough in the field of synthetic biology that could revolutionize therapies.

Researchers at POSTECH have developed SynTCE, a synthetic translational coupling element that minimizes interference and increases precision in genetic circuits. This advancement enables efficient multi-gene regulation.

Cell and gene therapies are revolutionizing medicine. Looking to 2025, advancements in allogeneic therapies, streamlined autologous processes and broader applications promise increased accessibility and innovation in treating complex diseases.

Researchers at the University of Rochester engineered bacteria to create microlenses inspired by sea sponge glass skeletons. These silica-coated lenses are lightweight, eco-friendly and capable of focusing light with exceptional clarity.

Researchers have uncovered surprising ways transcription factors – the genetic switches for genes – regulate plant development, revealing how subtle changes in a lipid-binding region can dramatically affect growth.

Synthetic biology techniques have emerged as transformative tools in the tug-of-war between humans and drug-resistant bacteria. Discover how researchers are utilizing synthetic biology techniques to engineer new antimicrobials.

Researchers have developed programmable DNA nanostructures using DNA origami. These customizable nanobots have vast applications, from targeted drug delivery and adaptive materials to energy-efficient optical systems.