Synthetic biology also termed as 'genomic alchemy' represents a powerful area of science that is based on the convergence of biological sciences with systems engineering. The scientifically compelling idea of the technological manipulation of life has been advocated since long time. Realization of this idea has gained momentum with development of high speed automation and the falling cost of gene sequencing and synthesis following the completion of the human genome project. Synthetic biology will certainly be instrumental in shaping the development of varying areas ranging from biomedicine, biopharmaceuticals, chemical production, food and dairy quality monitoring, packaging and storage of food and dairy products, bioremediation and bioenergy production etc. However, potential dangers of using synthetic life forms have to be acknowledged and adoption of policies by the scientific community to ensure safe practice while making important advancements in the ever expanding field of synthetic biology is to be fully supported and implemented. Synthetic biology is making it easier and more affordable to bypass the cow and go straight for its goods. By designing synthetic genes and engineering microorganisms to generate specific proteins, we can recreate the sensory experience of a cheeseburger + milkshake combo meal without accumulating animal agriculture’s harmful waste.

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I still remember , few months back , we debated on the issue , is there any research work undertaken on the effect of transgenic crops on rhizosphere ecology versus non- transgenic crops...