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Genetic parts to program bacteria.

Christopher A Voigt1

  • 1Biophysics and Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, QB3 Box 2540, 1700 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA. cavoigt@picasso.ucsf.edu

Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|September 19, 2006
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Synthetic biology enables programming microorganisms with DNA circuits for advanced applications. This research details modular genetic parts and systems for creating complex cellular machines to produce chemicals, biomaterials, and therapeutics.

Area of Science:

  • Synthetic Biology
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Microorganisms are increasingly engineered using synthetic DNA constructs.
  • Modular genetic parts, including sensors and circuits, form a developing toolbox.
  • Interconnected systems are being designed to control cellular processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the advancements in genetic engineering for creating programmable microorganisms.
  • To highlight the development of modular genetic parts and systems.
  • To emphasize the role of engineering theory in designing complex cellular machines.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a toolbox of modular genetic parts.
  • Design of cell-based environmental sensors and genetic circuits.

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  • Interfacing genetic systems with cellular process control.

    • Main Results:

    • Programmable microorganisms are being created using synthetic DNA.
    • Modular genetic parts and circuits enable complex system design.
    • Engineering theory provides a framework for predictive system design.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetic engineering is advancing towards creating sophisticated cellular machines.
    • These machines have potential applications in specialty chemicals, biomaterials, and therapeutics.
    • The integration of engineering principles is key to future developments.