Grand challenges in space synthetic biology

Amor A. Menezes; Michael G. Montague; John Cumbers; John A. Hogan; Adam P. Arkin

doi:10.1098/rsif.2015.0803

Grand challenges in space synthetic biology

Amor A. Menezes, Michael G. Montague, John Cumbers, John A. Hogan, Adam P. Arkin

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Abstract

Space synthetic biology is a branch of biotechnology dedicated to engineering biological systems for space exploration, industry and science. There is significant public and private interest in designing robust and reliable organisms that can assist on long-duration astronaut missions. Recent work has also demonstrated that such synthetic biology is a feasible payload minimization and life support approach as well. This article identifies the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the field of space synthetic biology, while highlighting relevant progress. It also outlines anticipated broader benefits from this field, because space engineering advances will drive technological innovation on Earth.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	20150803
Journal	Journal of the Royal Society Interface
Volume	12
Issue number	113
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2015.0803
State	Published - Dec 6 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Life support
Manufacturing
Resource utilization
Space cybernetics
Space medicine
Terraforming

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biotechnology
Biophysics
Bioengineering
Biomaterials
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering

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