Synthetic Biology and Tissue Engineering

Synthetic biology involves the design and construction of entirely new biological systems from standardized genetic components, together with the radical redesign of existing life for new purposes Research is also already underway that hopes to use synthetic biology in the manufacture of improved bio chemicals. At present one of the most promising alternatives to oil-based plastics is polylactic acid (PLA). This is currently made from corn or sugar cane .

 

Recently Discovered Applications of Synthetic Biology