DNA synthesis

When chemical approaches for synthesizing longer DNA oligonucleotides plateaued, scientists turned to a one-of-a-kind enzyme.

Polymerase-driven synthesis is gaining traction as scientists look to generate longer oligonucleotides and cut back on hazardous waste.

Parallel capillary electrophoresis is an extremely sensitive, reliable, and high throughput method for checking RNA synthesis quality.

Working with a virus that infects bacteria, the Stanford University biochemist and developmental biologist helped to develop a way to stitch DNA together, a discovery that gave rise to genetic engineering.

Study shows the viability of bacteria with human-made, recoded DNA.

The new technique uses an enzyme found in vertebrate immune systems to attach nucleotides to a growing strand.  

A proposal to synthesize entire genomes—the subject of a controversial, invitation-only meeting at Harvard last month—is formally presented in Science.

A closed-door gathering at Harvard last week hosted researchers talking about synthesizing entire genomes, including that of humans. 

Scientists build a living cellular organism with a genome smaller than any known in nature.

The second example of storing digital data in DNA affirms its potential as a long-term storage medium.

An Israeli company plans to synthesize DNA on demand for anyone, including those outside of research labs.  

The famed geneticist says his team is testing 3-D DNA printers that could churn out vaccines at home.

Researchers code a book into DNA, demonstrating the possibility of using the biological molecule for long-term data storage.

Synthetic biologists harness software to design genes and networks.