Synthetic Biology: Engineering Life for a Better Future
Scientia Review
Volume 2, 2026 – Issue 4
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2(4), 2026
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Article ID: SR01113
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ISSN: 3107-7919
Received: 22 April 2026
Revised: 24 April 2026
Accepted: 25 April 2026
Published online: 26 April 2026
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Sahithi, A. S., Sravanthi R., & Nivethitha, T. (2026). Synthetic Biology: Engineering Life for a Better Future. Scientia Review, 2(4), 33-35
Synthetic biology is about engineering life itself, designing and constructing biological systems with new and useful functions. The process has been facilitated by recent advancements in science, such as the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 technology. This form of biotechnology finds application in agriculture, healthcare and environmental conservation. Nevertheless, its adoption must be regulated to mitigate potential dangers to biodiversity.
Keywords: Synthetic, Biotechnology, CRISPR, Agriculture, Genomics