Davidson College Synthetic Biology Seminar (Fall 2007)
Davidson College Synthetic Biology Seminar, Fall 2007
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Summarize what synthetic biology is
Synthetic Biology is the re-design of existing biological systems and components and the fabrication of novel biological systems and components.
List of topics covered with links to them
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Post-transcriptional Regulation Technologies - Erin Zwack
Synthetic Cellular Memory - Will DeLoache
Synthetic cellular memory refers to the engineering of living organisms to produce a protracted response to a transient stimulus. The construction of such rationally designed memory mechanisms in living organisms promises a more thorough understanding of naturally occurring gene networks. In the future, modular cellular memory networks will likely be a key component of many synthetic biological designs, ranging from biocomputing to engineered cell differentiation.
Medical Applications of Synthetic Biology - Samantha Simpson
Medical applications of synthetic biology range from treating cancer, creating low-cost medication, protecting from DNA damage, and using biological vectors as vaccines. My paper explores these current collaborations between medicine and synthetic biology, and the challenges and benefits to come in the future.
Laura Voss - Synthetic Biology Seminar
Applications of Ribozymes in Synthetic Systems - Danielle Jordan
