The Synthetic Biology Handbook explains the major goals of the field of synthetic biology and presents the technical details of the latest advances made in achieving those goals. Offering a comprehensive overview of the current areas of focus in synthetic biology, this handbook:

• Explores the standardisation of classic molecular bioscience approaches
• Addresses the societal context and potential impacts of synthetic biology
• Discusses the use of legacy systems as tools for new product development
• Examines the design and construction of...