What is Synthetic Biology? (Microbes as Machines)

= Conversation Starters =


 * E. chromi video
 * Transgenic Spidergoats
 * Drew Endy defining Synthetic Biology

= Microbes vs. Machines = Compare and contrast engineering in each system.

= Optional Further Reading =
 * 1) Deplazes2009 pmid=19415076
 * 2) MITTechReview Rewiring Cells (MIT Tech Review)