The second wave of synthetic biology: from modules to systems Export

@article{citeulike:4606419, abstract = {Synthetic biology is a research field that combines the investigative nature of biology with the constructive nature of engineering. Efforts in synthetic biology have largely focused on the creation and perfection of genetic devices and small modules that are constructed from these devices. But to view cells as true 'programmable' entities, it is now essential to develop effective strategies for assembling devices and modules into intricate, customizable larger scale systems. The ability to create such systems will result in innovative approaches to a wide range of applications, such as bioremediation, sustainable energy production and biomedical therapies.}, author = {Purnick, Priscilla E. M. and Weiss, Ron}, citeulike-article-id = {4606419}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrm2698}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrm2698}, citeulike-linkout-2 = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19461664}, citeulike-linkout-3 = {http://www.hubmed.org/display.cgi?uids=19461664}, day = {01}, doi = {10.1038/nrm2698}, issn = {1471-0080}, journal = {Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol}, keywords = {synthetic\_biology}, month = {June}, number = {6}, pages = {410--422}, posted-at = {2009-05-25 09:53:59}, priority = {2}, publisher = {Nature Publishing Group}, title = {The second wave of synthetic biology: from modules to systems}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrm2698}, volume = {10}, year = {2009} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:4606419 L3 - citeulike-article-id:4606419 N2 - Synthetic biology is a research field that combines the investigative nature of biology with the constructive nature of engineering. Efforts in synthetic biology have largely focused on the creation and perfection of genetic devices and small modules that are constructed from these devices. But to view cells as true 'programmable' entities, it is now essential to develop effective strategies for assembling devices and modules into intricate, customizable larger scale systems. The ability to create such systems will result in innovative approaches to a wide range of applications, such as bioremediation, sustainable energy production and biomedical therapies. IS - 6 JF - Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol SN - 1471-0080 EP - 422 TI - The second wave of synthetic biology: from modules to systems PB - Nature Publishing Group VL - 10 SP - 410 KW - synthetic_biology AU - Purnick, Priscilla AU - Weiss, Ron PY - 2009/06/01/ UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nrm2698 ER -