Present and future of synthetic cell development

Journal article (2023)

Authors

Katarzyna P. Adamala University of Minnesota Twin Cities
A.M. Dogterom BN/Marileen Dogterom Lab - AS
Yuval Elani Imperial College London
Petra Schwille Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry
Masahiro Takinoue Tokyo Institute of Technology
T. Y.Dora Tang Saarland University, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Research Group
BN/Marileen Dogterom Lab (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 Katarzyna P. Adamala, A.M. Dogterom, Yuval Elani, Petra Schwille, Masahiro Takinoue, T. Y.Dora Tang
DOI
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41580-023-00686-9
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

BN/Bionanoscience

Research Group

BN/Marileen Dogterom Lab

Abstract

Scientists are captivated by the prospect of creating a fully synthetic cell, offering the potential to revolutionize biology, medicine and biotechnology. In this Viewpoint, a panel of experts discusses the definitions of a synthetic cell and highlights current achievements, challenges and future opportunities of building such systems.