Synthetic Biology: Engineering Living Systems

This lecture introduces the field of synthetic biology, focusing on the design of biological systems at the molecular, circuit, and cellular levels. The instructor, Patrick Brath, explains the importance of protein engineering, gene circuits, and chemical biology in creating new biological functions. The lecture covers the challenges of standardization, logic operations in biological systems, and the potential applications in gene therapy, biomanufacturing, and diagnostics. The course structure includes lectures on protein engineering, gene circuits, and cellular engineering, with a focus on understanding and manipulating living systems for various applications.