Design Biomolecular Circuits, with Dr. Xiaojing Gao
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What is synthetic biology? Researcher and professor Dr. Xiaojing Gao introduces this cutting edge field. He explains how his lab at Stanford University engineers biomolecular circuits, which are meant to be programmable, reproducible, and friendlier to mammalian cells than non-biological molecules. Xiaojing hopes to create the building blocks of this technology, to one day better treat all sorts of medical conditions ranging from cancer to epilepsy. He also describes his path to his interdisciplinary career.
Related Links
- Dr. Xiaojing Gao: Profile at Stanford University.
- Gao Lab: Research lab in synthetic biology.
- CAR T Therapy for cancer: A more specific cancer therapy, article from the NIH.
- Targeted Therapy for cancer: Article from the NIH.
- Turning cells into computers with protein logic gates: Article from Phys.org.
- BBRF: Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.
- Cell Reprogramming With CRISPR/Cas9 Based Transcriptional Regulation Systems: Article from Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.
- Physics Olympiad: Article from Wikipedia.
- Michael Elowitz: Profile from CalTech.
- Liqun Luo: Profile from Stanford University.
- Can we write biological “software updates” to cure disease?: Article and teacher's guide from Science Journal for Kids.
- Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS): Program from the US Department of Energy that includes training for teachers.
- iGEM: Synthetic biology competition, open to high school and college students, suggested by Dr. Gao.
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