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Synthetic Biology — A Primer

Name: Synthetic Biology — A Primer
ISBN: 9781783268818

Revised Edition

Paul S Freemont,

Richard I Kitney,

220 pages
English
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eBook - ePub

Synthetic Biology — A Primer

Revised Edition

Paul S Freemont,

Richard I Kitney,

About this book

Synthetic Biology — A Primer (Revised Edition) presents an updated overview of the field of synthetic biology and the foundational concepts on which it is built. This revised edition includes new literature references, working and updated URL links, plus some new figures and text where progress in the field has been made.

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 uses a conceptual framework of systematic design and engineering principles focused around the Design-Build-Test cycle and mathematical modelling. The 'bottom-up' approach involves the design and building of synthetic protocells using basic chemical and biochemical building blocks from scratch exploring the fundamental basis of living systems.

Examples of cutting-edge applications designed using synthetic biology principles are presented, including:

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the production of novel, microbial synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals
the design and implementation of biosensors to detect infections and environmental waste.

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The book also describes the Internationally Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, which brings together students and young researchers from around the world to carry out summer projects in synthetic biology. Finally, the primer includes a chapter on the ethical, legal and societal issues surrounding synthetic biology, illustrating the integration of social sciences into synthetic biology research.

Final year undergraduates, postgraduates and established researchers interested in learning about the interdisciplinary field of synthetic biology will benefit from this up-to-date primer on synthetic biology.

Contents:

List of Contributors
Preface
Introduction to Biology
Basic Concepts in Engineering
Foundational Technologies
Minimal Cells and Synthetic Life
Parts, Devices and Systems
Modelling Synthetic Biology Systems
Applications of Designed Biological Systems
iGEM
The Societal Impact of Synthetic Biology
Appendices:
- Proforma of Common Laboratory Techniques
- Glossary
Index

Readership: Students, professionals, researchers in biotechnology and bioengineering.
Key Features:

The book is written in a way that is accessible to students and researchers from different disciplines
The authors are part of the internationally recognised Centre for Synthetic Biology and Innovation and are among the leaders in this field

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