Synthetic Biology
Technologies to create new organisms, including microbes and plants, with valuable capabilities for various applications.
LUX TAKE:
Synthetic biology is already transforming industrial biotechnology by developing new microbes and improving existing strains to produce target molecules and materials – presenting an immediate opportunity to engage. However, clients should monitor efforts of players to expand platforms to other applications, including microbiome development for agriculture and therapeutics.
News Commentaries
Amyris bets big on fermentation-derived Reb M, with a string of recent announcements (December 4, 2018)
Global Bioenergies receives letters of intent totaling the capacity of its first isobutene plant (November 27, 2018)