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Nano-enabled synthetic biology.

Mitchel J Doktycz1, Michael L Simpson

  • 1Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA. doktyczmj@ornl.gov

Molecular Systems Biology
|July 13, 2007
PubMed
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Scientists are creating synthetic systems inspired by biological cells. Advances in nanotechnology enable the assembly of nanoscale structures, paving the way for cell-like complexity and new tools for biology.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Systems Biology

Background:

  • Biological systems offer a model for functional diversity, density, and efficiency.
  • The cell is the fundamental unit in natural systems, with research focusing on emulating its components and organization using bioorganic materials.
  • Significant progress has been made in assembling simple genetic systems within cellular-scale containers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the principles of biological system assembly for creating synthetic systems.
  • To leverage advances in nanotechnology for characterizing and emulating biological features at the nanoscale.
  • To develop nanoscale technologies with cell-like complexity by applying systems biology principles.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advances in nanoscale fabrication, assembly, and characterization.

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  • Applying principles of systems biology to guide the development of synthetic systems.
  • Focusing on the directed synthesis and assembly of synthetic nanoscale structures.

    • Main Results:

    • Gaining command over the directed synthesis and assembly of synthetic nanoscale structures.
    • Revealing unique physical properties that emerge at the nanoscale.
    • Demonstrating the potential for creating synthetic systems with cell-like complexity.

    Conclusions:

    • Attention to the assembly of nanoscale components is crucial for realizing their unique properties.
    • Systems biology principles can guide the practical development of advanced nanoscale technologies.
    • The development of synthetic systems with cell-like complexity can yield tools for interpreting biological complexity and interfacing with biological processes.