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Synthetic biology: Advancing biological frontiers by building synthetic systems

Genome Biology
DOI: 10.1186/gb-2012-13-2-240
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Advances in synthetic biology are contributing to diverse research areas, from basic biology to biomanufacturing and disease therapy. We discuss the theoretical foundation, applications, and potential of this emerging field. © 2012 BioMed Central Ltd.

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Chen, Y. Y., Galloway, K. E., & Smolke, C. D. (2012, February 20). Synthetic biology: Advancing biological frontiers by building synthetic systems. Genome Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-2012-13-2-240

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