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[Biomanufacturing driven by engineered organisms (2026)]
Huawei Zhu1, Yin Li1,2
1Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Summary
Synthetic biology and biomanufacturing are advancing rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence and data-driven approaches. These innovations are expanding biocatalysis, improving cell factories, and enabling sustainable solutions for global challenges.
Area of Science:
- Synthetic biology and biomanufacturing.
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is now central to synthetic biology, shifting research from experience-based to data- and model-driven paradigms.
- Progress includes advancements in enzyme engineering, protein design, and cell factory optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the state of synthetic biology and biomanufacturing in 2025.
- To highlight the role of AI and emerging technologies in driving innovation.
- To discuss future directions and applications in environmental remediation and human health.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent advancements in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing.
- Analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence across the biomanufacturing pipeline.
- Exploration of interdisciplinary frontiers like artificial cells and synthetic microbial consortia.
Main Results:
- AI is a core driver, transforming biomolecular design and fermentation processes.
- Biocatalysis and cell factory construction show significant progress towards systematic optimization.
- Environmental bioremediation is moving towards rational design of microbial consortia.
- Emerging areas like artificial cells are expanding biomanufacturing capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The future of synthetic biomanufacturing involves deep AI integration, automation, and addressing carbon neutrality and human health.
- Synthetic biomanufacturing is evolving to create solutions for global resource, environmental, and health challenges.
- The field is shifting towards creating life for societal good and future sustainability.
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