Synthetic Biology for Engineering Plant Growth
Our research
Synthetic Biology is an emerging field that employs engineering principles for constructing genetic systems. The approach is based on the use of well characterised and reusable components, and numerical models for the design of biological circuits.
We have constructed a series of tools for controlling gene misexpression and marking specific cells in growing plants. We are building new genetic circuits that can be used to reprogram plant development and morphogenesis. We have chosen Marchantia polymorpha as a simple model system for understanding and engineering plant growth. This lower plant provides unparalleled benefits in ease of culture, simple genome, haploid genetics, open form of development and rapid growth and regeneration, and is an ideal partner for modern quantitative analytical tools.
More details of our research, people and educational materials can be found at https://www.haseloff-lab.info/
Please note the group is no longer accepting applications for studentships or scientific visitors.
Synthetic and Engineering Biology initiatives in Cambridge
The laboratory has been part of a range of Synthetic and Engineering Biology themed initiatives to promote interdisciplinary exchange between Biology, Computer Sciences and Engineering in Cambridge and beyond though informal meet-ups, forums, project-based training and shared research projects. These continue:
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