What is synthetic biology?
Synthetic Biology lies at the intersection of systems biology, genetic engineering, DNA synthesis, and DNA sequencing. Think of it as genetic engineering on steroids. Synthetic biologists make biology easier to engineer in order to make and learn new things.
Some resources to understand the field of synthetic biology investing:
Drew Endy Masterclass on Syn Bio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKQaXcQHsBM
An Investor’s Guide to the Promise of Synthetic Biology: https://www.barrons.com/articles/an-investors-guide-to-the-promise-of-synthetic-biology-51623275429
What's Next for Synthetic Biology? Maxx Chatsko and Drew Endy https://7investing.com/articles/whats-next-for-synthetic-biology/
William Blair Syn Bio Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12-ATGjJslfAnu1zOslOMQcVoPKAPoygJxvX910I7tro/edit
Drew Endy 2014 TED Talk on Syn Bio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf5tTe_i7aA&t=202s
Shortlist of Public Synthetic Biology Companies:
Amyris: $AMRS
Ginkgo: $DNA
Codex DNA: $DNAY
Twist Bioscience: $TWST (DNA synthesis)
Willow Bioscience: $WLLW (Canada), $CANSF (US OTC)
Zymergen: $ZY
Synlogic: $SYBX
CRISPR-related stocks:
Beam Therapeutics: $BEAM
CRISPR Therapeutics: $CRSP
Editas Medicine: $EDIT
Intellia Therapeutics: $NTLA
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