Groundbreaking Research and Applications in the Field of Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles to design and construct novel biological parts and devices, or to redesign existing natural biological systems for useful purposes. This technology is unlocking new potential across multiple sectors, including therapeutics, where it is used to identify disease mechanisms, screen for new drugs, and engineer biological devices that act as therapies themselves. Other key applications involve biosensing, programming cells to detect specific environmental compounds, and leveraging engineered microorganisms for the sustainable production of advanced biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and novel biomaterials like insulin.