Nesbeth Darren N. Synthetic Biology Handbook

CRC Press, 2016. — 318 p.FeaturesExamines the science underlying synthetic biology
Highlights ways in which synthetic biology is changing human culture, ethics, and experimental practices
Discusses DNA assembly standards and the challenges faced in establishing standardised biological measurement
Explains how synthetic biologists are using nature’s legacy systems, such as CRISPR, bacterial and eukaryotic chassis, and emerging tools for synthetic biology in plants
Addresses a major issue for synthetic biologists: how to construct entirely new biologies
Provides a detailed overview of software tools for in silico biodesign
Offers a thorough exploration of semi-synthetic cell and novel genetic code building
Showcases contributions from world-class researchers in synthetic biology
Includes extensive references at the end of each chapter to enhance further studyThe Synthetic Biology Handbook explains the major goals of the field of synthetic biology and presents the technical details of the latest advances made in achieving those goals. Offering a comprehensive overview of the current areas of focus in synthetic biology, this handbook:Explores the standardisation of classic molecular bioscience approaches
Addresses the societal context and potential impacts of synthetic biology
Discusses the use of legacy systems as tools for new product development
Examines the design and construction of de novo cells and genetic codes
Describes computational methods for designing genes and gene networks
Thus, the Synthetic Biology Handbook provides an accurate sense of the scope of synthetic biology today. The handbook also affords readers with an opportunity to scrutinize the underlying science and decide for themselves what aspects of synthetic biology are most valuable to their research and practice.