Doing synthetic biology with photosynthetic microorganisms

Ethical Debates on Synthetic Biology

Background: As an emerging interdisciplinary area of science with a multitude of potential facilities and applications, synthetic biology integrates different disciplines with one another ranging from basic science to engineering. This interdisciplinary branch therefore encompasses sciences that require specific development and ethical approaches. Materials and Methods: Science management princ...

Photosynthetic Microorganisms and Valuable Products

From Chinese Cabbage and Photosynthetic Microorganisms

Ribulose-1,5-diphosphate carboxylase (carboxydismutase) was prepared from Chinese Cabbage [Brassica petsai (Parl)] and the Km values and molecular weight were determined. These parameters were found to be in good agreement with values reported for this enzyme from other higher plants. Investigation of carboxydismutase activity from the photosynthetic micro-organisms Chlamydomonas reinhardi (IU ...

Photoregulated carotenoid biosynthesis in non-photosynthetic microorganisms.

Photoregulated carotenoid biosynthesis consists of an initiating photoactivation which bestows carotenogenic competence upon photochromogenic microorganisms. Subsequent carotenoid biosynthesis is light independent but requires microbial growth. Experimental systems have been developed for several photochromogcnic microorganisms to separate the primary photoact from the following carotenogenic r...

Synthetic biology.

Description: Synthetic biology provides the ability to re-engineer and compose core biological processes in new ways to create robust living systems that address energy, environment, and medical applications. This concentration equips students with essential knowledge and skills on foundational design-oriented models, genetic circuit analysis and design tools, circuit fabrication, characterizat...