Davies, Jamie A.
Synthetic Biology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198803492
- author:
- Davies, Jamie A.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.3 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Synthetic biology is one of the 21st century's fastest growing fields of research, with significant implications for both technology and basic science. By building on traditional genetic engineering, synthetic biologists aim to make more substantial changes to what cells can do, using multi-gene modules and pathways. This field has the potential to impact a wide range of areas, including drug manufacture, biofuel production, pollution reduction, and medical diagnostics. However, it also raises important questions about the ethics of engineering living systems and the potential risks and benefits associated with this technology. A concise explanation of synthetic biology is provided in this book, along with an exploration of the controversies surrounding its development and application.
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