Microalgae constitute a diverse group of eukaryotic unicellular organisms that are of interest
for pure and applied research. Owing to their natural synthesis of value‐added natural …

Highlights•Synthetic biology provides new tools for the dynamic control of
metabolism.•Dynamic control is crucial to further the field of metabolic engineering.•Sensors …

Introduction The conversion of transient information into long-lasting responses is a common
aspect of many biological processes and is crucial for the design of sophisticated synthetic …

Dynamic control of gene expression can have far-reaching implications for biotechnological
applications and biological discovery. Thanks to the advantages of light, optogenetics has …

Light has become established as a tool not only to visualize and investigate but also to steer
biological systems. This review starts by discussing the unique features that make light such …

Two-component systems (TCSs) are a ubiquitous family of signal transduction pathways that
enable bacteria to sense and respond to physical, chemical, and biological stimuli outside …

Light-switchable proteins enable unparalleled control of molecular biological processes in
live organisms. Previously, we have engineered red/far-red and green/red photoreversible …

The ability to interconvert information between electronic and ionic modalities has
transformed our ability to record and actuate biological function. Synthetic biology offers the …

Upon fertilization, the genome of animal embryos remains transcriptionally inactive until the
maternal-to-zygotic transition. At this time, the embryo takes control of its development and …

A central goal of synthetic biology is to implement diverse cellular functions by predictably
controlling gene expression. Though research has focused more on protein regulators than …