Discover the field that engineers new biological systems—gene circuits, CRISPR tools, metabolic engineering, and artificial organisms. Learn how biology is being redesigned for innovation.
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Synthetic Biology
Intermediate
Genetic Circuits
Understand the design of simple genetic circuits, like the "toggle switch" and "repressilator".
15 min
13 Q
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Synthetic Biology
Beginner
Introduction to Synthetic Biology
What is synthetic biology? A quiz on its core concepts and goals.
10 min
10 Q
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Synthetic Biology
Intermediate
BioBricks & Standardization
A quiz on the iGEM registry and the concept of standardized, interchangeable biological parts.
10 min
10 Q
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Synthetic Biology
Advanced
Minimal Genomes
An advanced quiz on the efforts to create a "minimal cell" with the fewest genes possible.
15 min
15 Q
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Synthetic Biology
Intermediate
Applications of Synthetic Biology
Explore how engineered organisms are used for bioremediation, biofuels, and medicine.