Engineering biology applications for environmental solutions: potential and challenges.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40229265.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-58492-0 and PMC identifier 11997111.
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Abstract
Engineering biology applies synthetic biology to address global environmental challenges like bioremediation, biosequestration, pollutant monitoring, and resource recovery. This perspective outlines innovations in engineering biology, its integration with other technologies (e.g., nanotechnology, IoT, AI), and commercial ventures leveraging these advancements. We also discuss commercialisation and scaling challenges, biosafety and biosecurity considerations including biocontainment strategies, social and political dimensions, and governance issues that must be addressed for successful real-world implementation. Finally, we highlight future perspectives and propose strategies to overcome existing hurdles, aiming to accelerate the adoption of engineering biology for environmental solutions.
Medical subject headings
- Synthetic Biology
- Bioengineering