Engineering biology<\/a> is a multidisciplinary field merging biology and engineering principles. It involves manipulating biological systems, DNA, cells, and organisms to design and create new biological functions, systems, or products.<\/p>\nThis discipline utilises genetic engineering, molecular biology, and computational tools to modify and engineer living organisms for various purposes, such as creating sustainable materials, developing new medicines, improving crop yields, and producing biofuels.<\/p>\n
By reprogramming the genetic code of living organisms, engineering biology aims to solve real-world problems, innovate in healthcare, agriculture, and industry, and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements with ethical considerations at the forefront.<\/p>\n
Through leveraging this cutting-edge practice, multiple breakthroughs have been made, such as the life-saving mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.<\/p>\n
Minister for Science, Innovation and Research Andrew Griffith added:\u00a0\u201cEngineering biology is, in many ways, the future of science: using engineering to harness the power of nature to overhaul what is possible \u2013 from the treatment of disease to how we sustainably produce food and fuel.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am determined to ensure that the UK remains at the cutting edge of this exciting field. This \u00a32bn vision sets out how we will bring all the levers of investment, policy and regulation to bear in ensuring that, safely and responsibly, we seize the potential for engineering biology breakthroughs to boost our economy, create jobs, and improve everyone\u2019s quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aims of the new strategy<\/h3>\n The engineering biology vision outlines six priorities to position the UK as a global leader in this innovative technology.<\/p>\n
To achieve this, the government is launching an Engineering Biology Steering Group\u00a0that will combine policymakers, business leaders, and innovators in the sector to help drive the UK\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n
The \u00a32bn funding will be invested over the next ten years, with the government targeting public investment in engineering biology R&D to accelerate breakthroughs and new products.<\/p>\n
It will also invest in UK infrastructure to reduce costs of the early stages of projects and their scale-up, with a plan set to be published in 2024 to support this.<\/p>\n
The nation\u2019s talent pool is also an essential area of the strategy, with the government looking to grow and retain UK experts by investing in fellowships and doctoral training.<\/p>\n
Helping products to reach the market in record time is another aspect of the strategy, with the government utilising the new Engineering Biology Regulators\u2019 Network to implement a series of regulatory sandboxes to create pathways for this to take place.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the government will collaborate with investors and customers to drive the adoption of engineering biology in the wider economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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