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How researchers are “CReATiNG”
synthetic chromosomes faster and cheaper

USC Dornsife researchers invented a way to efficiently create chromosomes from existing pieces. (Image source: iStock.)

A new process to assemble DNA, developed by USC Dornsife scientists, could vastly improve production of pharmaceuticals, cancer therapies, biofuels and more.

By USC Dornsife News Staff
December 20, 2023

Key points:

  • A new technique to clone and reassemble DNA, dubbed CReATiNG, could simplify and lower the cost of making synthetic chromosomes.
  • Potential applications are numerous, including pharmaceutical production, biofuel generation, cancer therapies, and environmental cleanup using modified organisms.
  • The method adds a powerful, versatile tool to the burgeoning field of synthetic biology.

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