July 2009
Synthetic Biology in the Royal Society Interface Journal
03/07/09 10:02
Synthetic biology: history, challenges and prospects
Organised by Jim Haseloff, Jim Ajioka and Richard Kitney
Synthetic biology is one of the most dynamic and fascinating subjects at the interface of the physical and life sciences. The organisers of this special issue, Jim Haseloff (University of Cambridge), Jim Ajioka (University of Cambridge) and Dick Kitney (Imperial College, London), have brought together a collection of twelve articles, plus an introduction, by a group of internationally renowned authors. Combined, these peer-reviewed research and review papers provide an excellent overview of the subject. Areas covered include DNA synthesis and assembly, the design of genetic networks, microbial systems, artificial life and the ethical, social and economic implications of synthetic biology. All the contributions are free to access online.
Organised by Jim Haseloff, Jim Ajioka and Richard Kitney
Synthetic biology is one of the most dynamic and fascinating subjects at the interface of the physical and life sciences. The organisers of this special issue, Jim Haseloff (University of Cambridge), Jim Ajioka (University of Cambridge) and Dick Kitney (Imperial College, London), have brought together a collection of twelve articles, plus an introduction, by a group of internationally renowned authors. Combined, these peer-reviewed research and review papers provide an excellent overview of the subject. Areas covered include DNA synthesis and assembly, the design of genetic networks, microbial systems, artificial life and the ethical, social and economic implications of synthetic biology. All the contributions are free to access online.