Scientists Synthesize First Functional "Designer" Chromosome in Yeast
Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 14:02
in Biology & Nature
An international team of scientists led by Jef Boeke, PhD, director of NYU Langone Medical Center's Institute for Systems Genetics, has synthesized the first functional chromosome in yeast, an important step in the emerging field of synthetic biology, designing microorganisms to produce novel medicines, raw materials for food, and biofuels.