Research Articles
The Bare Essentials of Life: How Scientists Built a Minimal Cell Membrane
Discover how scientists created a functioning cell membrane with just two lipid species, advancing synthetic biology and our understanding of life's fundamental requirements.
Rewriting the Code of Life: The Journey From Synthetic Genomes to Creating Life
Explore the revolutionary field of synthetic genomics, from creating minimal bacterial cells to the first synthetic yeast genome and the future of human genome synthesis.
The Plastic Revolution: How a Modified Bacillus subtilis Transforms Waste into Bioplastic
Discover how genetically engineered Bacillus subtilis MANA 18 transforms agricultural waste into biodegradable PHA bioplastics, offering solutions to the global plastic crisis.
Synthetic Genomics: Designing Life to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges
Explore the transformative field of synthetic genomics and synthetic biology, their applications in medicine, environment, and industry, and the ethical considerations surrounding engineered life.