A review of the benefits of using synthetic biology in molecular biology
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A review of the benefits of using synthetic biology in molecular biology
Abstract
A synthetic biology system can be used for useful purposes by building artificial components. For instance, by genetically encoding a synthetic pathway in DNA, we can harness the power of enzymatic chemistry. Modern molecular biology has been enabled by synthetic biology methods, which enable the learning, testing, designing, building and repeating the cycle. In synthetic biology, cellular systems are genetically engineered from the ground up, creating new biomolecules, networks, and pathways, while rewiring and reprogramming them. A brief review of some of the most common DNA synthetic biology techniques is presented here, with a particular focus on recent advancements that have attempted to reduce the cost of synthesis and enhance DNA sequence accuracy.
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