synthetic biology
Shape-Shifting Nanorobots Made With DNA And Protein
Researchers have built a cell-sized molecular robot that can change its shape in response to a DNA signal.
The Meaning Of Life? 473
Answering the question of what is the minimum number of genes required for life has turned out to be a lot more complicated than expected.
Attacking Tumors With Salmonella ‘Warheads’
The bacterium that causes dreaded food poisoning can be engineered to target tumors and inhibit their growth, while also delivering drugs.
Breaking Bad, Bacteria-Style
Move over, yeast. These genetically modified Escherichia coli bacteria can produce 300 times more thebaine—a morphine precursor—from the same amount of sugar.
A Moldy Trick For Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Isolated from the common mold Aspergillus fumigatus, the enzyme FtmOx1 can add two oxygen atoms to molecules efficiently.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2015
From driverless cars to liquid microfluidics sensors, research from Singapore is heavily featured in our top articles published in October 2015.
NUS Launches US$18 Million Program In Synthetic Biology
The NUS Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI) hopes to position Singapore as one of the leading synthetic biology hubs of the world.
New Tools Added To Synthetic Biology Toolbox
Researchers have found a way to modify antibiotics using synthetic enzymes, allowing them to rationally design new drugs from modified natural compounds.
For Synthetic Biological Circuits, Two Is Better Than One
A two-strain microbial circuit can effectively mimic the population-level oscillations of more complex biological systems.
