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Systems biology is increasingly popular, but to many biologists it remains unclear what this new discipline actually encompasses. This brief personal perspective starts by outlining the asthetic qualities that motivate systems biologists, discusses which activities do not belong to the core of systems biology, and finally explores the crucial link with synthetic biology. It concludes by attempting to define systems biology as the research endeavor that aims at providing the scientific foundation for successful synthetic biology. ..continue

Frontiers in Systems Biology

Synthetic Biology and Systems BiologyGateway (Journal of the Royal Society Interface)
Synthetic biology is one of the most dynamic and fascinating subjects at the interface of the physical and life sciences. These papers provide an excellent overview of the subject. Areas covered include DNA synthesis and assembly, the design of genetic networks, microbial systems, artificial life and the ethical, social and economic implications of synthetic biology.
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