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Foundations for engineering biology.

Drew Endy1

  • 1Division of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Room 68-580, Koch Biology Building, 31 Ames Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA. endy@mit.edu

Nature
|November 25, 2005
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Engineering biology offers many benefits, but reliably creating expected biological systems is challenging. Foundational technologies and open research are crucial for constructive development of these powerful biological technologies.

Area of Science:

  • Synthetic biology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Engineered biological systems have diverse applications including information processing, material construction, chemical synthesis, energy production, food provision, and health/environmental enhancement.
  • Current limitations exist in the speed and reliability of engineering biological systems to achieve predictable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for foundational technologies to enable routine biological engineering.
  • To emphasize the importance of vibrant, open research communities and strategic leadership.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a perspective piece, not presenting empirical data.
  • It reviews the current state and future needs in the field of biological engineering.

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Main Results:

  • The ability to engineer biological systems predictably is currently limited.
  • Significant advancements are required to make biological engineering routine and reliable.

Conclusions:

  • Foundational technologies are essential for advancing the field of biological engineering.
  • Open research communities and strategic leadership are vital for ensuring the constructive application of biological technologies.