Synthetic Biology 101
This exciting field is evolving so rapidly that no widely accepted definitions yet exist. Common to many explanations is the idea of synthetic biology as the application of engineering principles to the fundamental components of biology. But what does that mean, exactly?
Below you will find a variety of resources designed to both help provide context and promote general understanding of where things are...and where they might be going.
Looking for a place to begin? Why not start here:
• Defining Synthetic Biology
This exciting field is evolving so rapidly that no widely accepted definitions exist. Common to many explanations is the idea of synthetic biology as the application of engineering principles to the fundamental components of biology.
This section is intended as a research tool and provides selected references on various aspects of synthetic biology including: governance, public perceptions and an introduction to scientific concepts.
A short list of publications related to synthetic biology both free and online.
This collection of multimedia links focuses on the basics of synthetic biology.
