Abstract
Developments in sequencing, “OMICS” and genetic engineering have given rise to several innovative concepts and research in biological sciences. The field of synthetic biology has made rapid progress from a concept to an established discipline with immense industrial and biotechnological applications besides its role in environmental, agriculture and veterinary sciences.
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Highlights
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Synthetic biology is capable of altering natural genomes with precision
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The approach as multiple benefits in animal health, dairy, and food production.
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Singh, B., Mal, G., Gautam, S.K., Mukesh, M. (2019). Synthetic Biology. In: Advances in Animal Biotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21309-1_36
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