Lessons On Synthetic Bioarchitectures

Download or read book Lessons on Synthetic Bioarchitectures written by Eva-Kathrin Ehmoser-Sinner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook discusses the new relationship between artificial, synthetic material and living matter, and presents defined examples of approaches aiming for the creation of artificial cells. It also offers insights into the world of synthetic biology from its origins to the present day, showing what is currently possible in this discipline. Furthermore, it examines the ethical concerns and potential threats posed by this new field. The textbook is based on a lecture of the same title, held for master’s students at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, and is primarily intended for students of synthetic biology, biotechnology and bioengineering. It is also of interest to research scientists from other disciplines wishing to learn more about the state of the art of synthetic biology and its future.