The first reliable components for synthetic biology could be available by the end of the year.

Our natural biases mean we select information to support what we believe and ignore evidence to the contrary. But does a natural bias extend to thinking science is pointless?

Craig Venter’s creation of a synthetic cell was a tour de force, but the fruits of synthetic biology are more likely to come by other means. And Venter’s perspective on the implications of what his lab created.

Dr Leslie Cannold and Prof Luigi Palombi fuel the fire of the patenting of human genes, either natural or synthesized by Craig Venter

Scientists have developed the first cell controlled by a synthetic genome. But what implications does this have?

An overview of the key biofuels, their potential, and technical and social issues facing them.

Using the tools of synthetic biology a US team has developed a microbe that can produce an advanced biofuel directly from biomass.

Can engineering approaches tame the complexity of living systems? Article explores five challenges for the field and how they might be resolved.

Eminent researchers predict where the future lies ten years from now for their areas of expertise.

The US has called for help to draft guidelines following concern that synthetic DNA may fall into the hands of ‘bioterrorists’. Is it a justified fear and what is Australia’s position?