SynBio – How far Have we Come with Life from the Construction Kit?

Synthetic biology still leads a shadowy existence in Germany. Yet the combination of biology and engineering can develop biological systems that benefit the energy sector, the environment, our health, our nutrition, and even our biosecurity. We discuss the state of the research discipline and show examples from practice. How could it be facilitated to establish a commercial stage company as part of a European Bioeconomy Ecosystem.