In this brief history of synthetic biology, the most fundamental discoveries in genetics and bioengineering will bring light to how synthetic biology was born. First, genetic discoveries and genome sequencing lay the groundwork for synthetic biology.Later, electrical and bioengineering design brought about synthetic biology's early years. To cap off the brief history of synthetic biology, [...]
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Colony picking refers to the selecting and inoculating of a single bacterial colony from a cultured sample on a plate. Colony picking is a pre-processing step in many lab procedures, from DNA extraction to next gen sequencing. Colony picking robots are machines that first use image processing to select a colony with the desired characteristics, [...]
Like any emerging field of technology, synthetic biology has proponents and critics. With great benefits come new problems to solve. Proponents of synthetic biology see its potential to contribute to key issues like sustainable development and curing cancer, but critics worry that it allows scientists to “play God”. Read on and discover the pros and [...]
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify a specific DNA fragment, often starting with a small amount of template DNA, such as a single bacterial colony. PCR is a time-consuming process, especially when done manually. Automating PCR prep can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory work, and increase the margin [...]
Liquid handlers are powerful multitasking lab tools that enable precise and efficient handling of liquid samples. Integrating liquid handlers with add-ons can further enhance these powerhouse tools for an optimal workflow in your lab. Automating liquid handling increases throughput, minimizes human error, provides an audit trail and reduces waste.Read on to discover how colony picking [...]
Synthetic biology is a field of bioengineering in which scientists design new biological parts and systems. Synthetic biology is made possible by advances in genetics and microbiology technology. Lab techniques like PCR and Crispr Cas9 drove early development. Automation technology is driving synthetic biology innovation as it makes high-throughput experiments possible. Learn about the key [...]
A soil's pH alerts growers to what goes on below ground. Specifically, acidic or alkaline soil affects the amount of macro and micro nutrients available to plants. For optimal growing conditions, the best soil pH level range is 6.5-7.0. Rainfall levels, soil types such as sandy or silty, plant species, fertilizer, and the amount of [...]
This laboratory instrument minimizes human input by automating the measurement of chemical, biological, and physical reactions using flat disposable microplates that include various numbers of wells - usually a multiple of 8 or 12. Namely, a microplate reader uncovers light signals on a microplate to analyze specific reactions to optical signal changes at designated wavelengths. [...]
Synthetic biology is an emerging field of bioengineering. This field has continued to grow, powered by technological advancements in lab techniques and lab equipment. Microbiologists and geneticists can develop new biological systems quickly and efficiently by simplifying living cells to basic forms called chassis.Discover the real-world examples of synthetic biology that are already available today. [...]
