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Joshua Rees-Garbutt^1,2, Oliver Chalkley^3,4, Claire Grierson^5,6

¹BrisSynBio, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.

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|November 12, 2020

Summary

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Synthetic biologists can now design minimal genomes using new algorithms and whole-cell models. This approach accelerates genome engineering by simulating reduced genomes, reducing experimental costs and time.

Keywords:

Algorithm Genome design Genome-driven cell engineering In silico Minimal genome Supercomputer Synthetic biology Whole-cell model

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Area of Science:

Synthetic biology
Genomics
Computational biology

Background:

Engineering entire genomes is complex due to limited design tools and biological knowledge.
Current design-build-test cycles for extensive genome engineering are time-consuming and expensive.
Whole-cell models offer a novel approach for genome design by integrating cellular functions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and describe methods for producing in silico cells with reduced genomes.
To combine minimization algorithms with whole-cell model simulations for genome design.
To explore the potential of these methods for broad genome design applications.

Main Methods:

Created two minimal genome design algorithms: GAMA and Minesweeper.
Utilized whole-cell models, starting with the Mycoplasma genitalium model.
Ran simulations on supercomputers to generate thousands of in silico minimal genomes.

Main Results:

Successfully produced thousands of in silico minimal genomes.
Demonstrated a method combining minimization algorithms and whole-cell model simulations.
Established a framework for designing reduced genomes computationally.

Conclusions:

The combination of minimization algorithms and whole-cell models enables efficient in silico genome design.
This approach can significantly reduce the time and cost of experimental genome engineering.
Future applications may extend to various cellular species as more whole-cell models become available.