This book describes advanced studies in cell-free synthetic biology, an
emerging biotechnology that focuses on cell-free protein synthesis and
cell-free systems for fundamental and industrial research in areas such
as genetic circuit design, small-molecule synthesis,
complicated-macromolecule synthesis, unnatural-macromolecule synthesis,
high-throughput screening, artificial cells, and biomaterials. Cell-free
synthetic biology is now an integral part of developing fields like
nanotechnology, materials science, and personalized medicine.
The book discusses the main research directions in the development of
cell-free systems, as well as a number of applications of cell-free
synthetic biology, ranging from structural biology to the human health
industry. It is intended for students and researchers in life sciences,
synthetic biology, bioengineering, and chemical engineering.