Applications, challenges, and needs for employing synthetic biology beyond the lab

Current developments in synthetic biology are not immediately applicable outside of the controlled laboratory environment. In this Perspective, the authors outline the advances and challenges the field faces in operating in resource limited and off-the-grid scenarios.

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Main Authors: Sierra M. Brooks, Hal S. Alper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21740-0
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spelling doaj-fee9837da87e4b36b6933701dd015bcf2021-03-11T11:34:17ZengNature Publishing GroupNature Communications2041-17232021-03-0112111610.1038/s41467-021-21740-0Applications, challenges, and needs for employing synthetic biology beyond the labSierra M. Brooks0Hal S. Alper1McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at AustinMcKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at AustinCurrent developments in synthetic biology are not immediately applicable outside of the controlled laboratory environment. In this Perspective, the authors outline the advances and challenges the field faces in operating in resource limited and off-the-grid scenarios.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21740-0
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