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@article{192565,
        author = {S.Vaishnavi and R.Dharshini},
        title = {Synthetic Biology and Engineered Microbes},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1761-1764},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192565},
        abstract = {Synthetic biology has emerged as a transformative interdisciplinary field that integrates engineering principles with molecular biology to design, construct, and optimize biological systems for novel and useful purposes. Central to this discipline is the concept of engineering biology, where living organisms are treated as programmable platforms capable of performing complex and predictable functions. Engineered microbes, in particular, have become indispensable tools in medicine, industry, agriculture, and environmental management due to their adaptability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of synthetic biology and engineered microbes, tracing the evolution of the field, outlining its core engineering principles, and examining the major tools and techniques that enable biological design. The study further explores diverse applications of engineered microbes, including pharmaceutical production, biofuels, sustainable agriculture, and environmental remediation. In addition, the advantages of synthetic biology such as sustainability, precision, and scalability are discussed alongside critical biosafety, biosecurity, ethical, and regulatory concerns. Finally, the paper highlights future prospects, including synthetic minimal cells, living therapeutics, and the integration of artificial intelligence in biological design. Overall, this research underscores synthetic biology as a powerful driver of innovation with significant implications for global health, sustainability, and technological advancement.},
        keywords = {Synthetic biology, Engineered Microbes, CRISPR, Metabolic Engineering, Biosafety.},
        month = {February},
        }