Enzymatic DNA Synthesis: Going to Great Lengths
Enzymatic DNA Synthesis: Going to Great Lengths
When chemical approaches for synthesizing longer DNA oligonucleotides plateaued, scientists turned to a one-of-a-kind enzyme.
When chemical approaches for synthesizing longer DNA oligonucleotides plateaued, scientists turned to a one-of-a-kind enzyme.
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Infographic: Chemical Versus Enzymatic DNA Synthesis
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 2 min read
Polymerase-driven synthesis is gaining traction as scientists look to generate longer oligonucleotides and cut back on hazardous waste.
Artificial Chromosomes for Disease Modeling
Holly Barker, PhD | Jun 12, 2024 | 3 min read
A new technique for synthesizing chromosomes can introduce panels of genes into disease models to facilitate drug testing.
Advancing Drug Discovery by Employing Synthetic Biology Tools
The Scientist | Oct 18, 2023 | 1 min read
In this webinar, learn about the origins of artificial gene circuits and how researchers currently use synthetic biology strategies to uncover new drugs.
Revolutionary Crystallographer Ned Seeman Dies at 75
Lisa Winter | Dec 20, 2021 | 3 min read
Seeman is best known for establishing the field of DNA nanotechnology.
The Science News that Shaped 2019
Kerry Grens | Dec 20, 2019 | 6 min read
A T cell discovery, “hachimoji” DNA, a new species of human, and mounting fears of espionage rounded off the list this year.
Infographic: Building an Artificial Chromosome
Ruth Williams | Nov 1, 2019 | 1 min read
Integrating a specialized histone into large segments of transgenic DNA enables centromere formation.
Streamlined Artificial Chromosome Creation
Ruth Williams | Nov 1, 2019 | 3 min read
Recruiting an epigenetic instigator of centromere formation into large segments of cloned DNA facilitates their transformation into artificial chromosomes.
Most Extensive Synthetic Genome Project to Date
Ashley P. Taylor | May 16, 2019 | 2 min read
Study shows the viability of bacteria with human-made, recoded DNA.
Opinion: Ethical Boundaries Needed on the Uses of Synthetic DNA
John D. Loike and Robert Pollack | Mar 1, 2019 | 4 min read
A newly expanded genetic alphabet that includes four synthetic nucleotides highlights the need for strict boundaries on their use.
DNA’s Coding Power Doubled
Ruth Williams | Feb 21, 2019 | 3 min read
All life on Earth uses a genetic code based on four nucleotides. Now, scientists have created one with eight.