SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY - A PRIMER

SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY - A PRIMER

Synthetic Biology - A Primer gives a broad overview of the emerging field of synthetic biology and the foundational concepts on which it is built. It will be of interest to final year undergraduates, postgraduates and established researchers who are interested in learning about this exciting new field. The book introduces readers to fundamental concepts in molecular biology and engineering and then explores the two major themes for synthetic biology, namely 'bottom-up' and 'top-down' engineering approaches. 'Top-down' engineering utilises a conceptual framework of engineering and systematic design to build new biological systems by integrating robustly characterised biological parts into an existing system through the use of extensive mathematical modelling. The 'bottom-up' approach involves the design and building of synthetic protocells using basic chemical and biochemical building blocks from scratch. Exemplars of cutting-edge applications designed using synthetic biology principles are presented, including the production of novel biofuels from renewable feedstocks, microbial synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, and the design and implementation of biosensors to detect infections and environmental waste. The book also uses the Internationally Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition to illustrate the power of synthetic biology as an innovative research and training science. Finally, the primer includes a chapter on the ethical, legal and societal issues surrounding synthetic biology, illustrating the integration of social sciences in synthetic biology research.
Readership: Students, professionals, researchers in biotechnology and bioengineering.
Country USA
Brand Imperial College Press
Manufacturer Imperial College Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber colour illustrations, black & white tabl
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781848168633
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Imperial College Press
Manufacturer	Imperial College Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	colour illustrations, black & white tabl
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781848168633
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY - A PRIMER

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