Tag: synthetic biology

Startup That Builds Biological Parts

By Emily Singer | 10/02/2009 | 1 Comment

Ginkgo BioWorks aims to push synthetic biology to the factory level.

Biotech Bacteria Could Help Diabetics

By Emily Singer | 08/25/2009 | 3 Comments

Genetically engineered gut bacteria trigger insulin production in mice.

Biological Solar

By David Berry | 08/18/2009 | 2 Comments

Combining synthetic biology and solar technology could provide a way to trap carbon dioxide and produce fuel.

Cell on a Chip

By Lauren Gravitz | 08/05/2009 | 1 Comment

The first artificial cell organelle may help researchers find a way to make bioengineered heparin and other synthetic drugs.

Big Oil Turns to Algae

By David Ewing Duncan | 07/22/2009 | 14 Comments

ExxonMobil invests $300 million in Synthetic Genomics to develop algae biofuel.

Biofuel Plant Opens in Brazil

By Katherine Bourzac | 07/09/2009 | 6 Comments

Amyris's large-scale demonstration plant will make diesel from sugarcane.

Engineering Edible Bacteria

By Emily Singer | 11/10/2008 | 5 Comments

Synthetic biology could yield microbes that fight cavities and produce vitamins.