Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Genomics in Yeast to Understand Life and Boost Biotechnology

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Journal Bioengineering (Basel)

Date 2020 Nov 3

PMID 33138080

Citations 13

Authors

Daniel Schindler

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Abstract

The field of genetic engineering was born in 1973 with the "". Since then, a vast number of technologies have been developed allowing large-scale reading and writing of DNA, as well as tools for complex modifications and alterations of the genetic code. Natural genomes can be seen as software version 1.0; synthetic genomics aims to rewrite this software with "build to understand" and "build to apply" philosophies. One of the predominant model organisms is the baker's yeast . Its importance ranges from ancient biotechnologies such as baking and brewing, to high-end valuable compound synthesis on industrial scales. This tiny sugar fungus contributed greatly to enabling humankind to reach its current development status. This review discusses recent developments in the field of genetic engineering for budding yeast and its application in biotechnology. The article highlights advances from Sc1.0 to the developments in synthetic genomics paving the way towards Sc2.0. With the synthetic genome of Sc2.0 nearing completion, the article also aims to propose perspectives for potential Sc3.0 and subsequent versions as well as its implications for basic and applied research.

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