synthetic DNA

Polymerase-driven synthesis is gaining traction as scientists look to generate longer oligonucleotides and cut back on hazardous waste.

A new technique for synthesizing chromosomes can introduce panels of genes into disease models to facilitate drug testing.

In this webinar, learn about the origins of artificial gene circuits and how researchers currently use synthetic biology strategies to uncover new drugs. 

Seeman is best known for establishing the field of DNA nanotechnology.

A T cell discovery, “hachimoji” DNA, a new species of human, and mounting fears of espionage rounded off the list this year.

Integrating a specialized histone into large segments of transgenic DNA enables centromere formation.

Recruiting an epigenetic instigator of centromere formation into large segments of cloned DNA facilitates their transformation into artificial chromosomes.

Study shows the viability of bacteria with human-made, recoded DNA.

A newly expanded genetic alphabet that includes four synthetic nucleotides highlights the need for strict boundaries on their use.

All life on Earth uses a genetic code based on four nucleotides. Now, scientists have created one with eight.