DNA synthesis

Working with a virus that infects bacteria, the Stanford University biochemist and developmental biologist helped to develop a way to stitch DNA together, a discovery that gave rise to genetic engineering.

Study shows the viability of bacteria with human-made, recoded DNA.

The new technique uses an enzyme found in vertebrate immune systems to attach nucleotides to a growing strand.  

A proposal to synthesize entire genomes—the subject of a controversial, invitation-only meeting at Harvard last month—is formally presented in Science.

A closed-door gathering at Harvard last week hosted researchers talking about synthesizing entire genomes, including that of humans. 

Scientists build a living cellular organism with a genome smaller than any known in nature.

The second example of storing digital data in DNA affirms its potential as a long-term storage medium.

An Israeli company plans to synthesize DNA on demand for anyone, including those outside of research labs.  

The famed geneticist says his team is testing 3-D DNA printers that could churn out vaccines at home.

Researchers code a book into DNA, demonstrating the possibility of using the biological molecule for long-term data storage.

Synthetic biologists harness software to design genes and networks.