Topic
Synthetic biology
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Taming “information hazards” in synthetic biology research
Cryptography techniques to screen synthetic DNA could help prevent the creation of dangerous pathogens, argues Professor Kevin Esvelt.
October 4, 2018 -
Startup aims to democratize synthetic biology
Alumna’s mini-lab kits include all necessary tools and materials for anyone to start engineering microbes.
April 18, 2018 -
Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteria
With aid of computer algorithm, researchers develop peptides more powerful than those found in nature.
April 16, 2018 -
Timothy Lu seeks to combat disease by reprogramming biological systems
Synthetic biologist hopes to develop treatments for cancer and other diseases.
March 4, 2018 -
Reading and writing DNA
Department of Biology kicks off IAP seminar series with a lecture by synthetic-biology visionary George Church.
January 31, 2018 -
Engineers 3-D print a “living tattoo”
New technique 3-D prints programmed cells into living devices for first time.
December 5, 2017 -
Gene circuit switches on inside cancer cells, triggers immune attack
Advance may open new pathways for cancer immunotherapy.
October 19, 2017 -
The Engine announces investments in first group of startups
New venture launched by MIT will support “tough-tech” companies at work on transformative ideas that take time to commercialize.
September 19, 2017 -
New way to test antibiotics could lead to better drugs
Study finds bacterial response to drugs varies in different environments.
August 31, 2017 -
A rose by any other name would smell as yeast
Emily Havens Greenhagen ’05 leads a team of scientists brewing perfume from yeast.
July 14, 2017 -
Endowing cells with new abilities
PhD student Fahim Farzadfard engineers cells to record “memories” of past events.
June 20, 2017 -
Microfluidics for the masses
New open-source website features blueprints for lab-on-a-chip devices.
June 13, 2017 -
Bacteria with multicolor vision
Red, green, and blue light can be used to control gene expression in engineered E. coli.
May 26, 2017 -
Living sensors at your fingertips
Cell-infused gloves and bandages light up when in contact with certain chemicals.
February 15, 2017 -
Microbial manufacturing
Engineered bacteria produce rare and commercially useful compounds in large quantities.
February 3, 2017 -
“Google Docs” for life sciences accelerates discovery
Cloud-based platform assists in managing, sharing data facilitates research.
December 7, 2016 -
Researchers create synthetic cells to isolate genetic circuits
Encapsulating molecular components in artificial membranes offers more flexibility in designing circuits.
November 14, 2016 -
To produce biopharmaceuticals on demand, just add water
Freeze-dried cellular components can be rehydrated to churn out useful proteins.
September 22, 2016 -
Hacking microbes
Startup’s engineered yeast helps clients produce fragrances and flavors more efficiently.
August 25, 2016 -
Recording analog memories in human cells
Engineers program human cells to store complex histories in their DNA.
August 18, 2016