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A82 - FYRE: Investigating Sigma Factors
In general, metabolic engineering creates a way to have microorganisms be manipulated to create molecules and compounds which we want.
A82 - FYRE: Investigating Sigma Factors
Mentor: Jason Boock, Ph.D.
In general, metabolic engineering creates a way to have microorganisms be manipulated to create molecules and compounds which we want. Things that can be produced include mass chemicals, fine chemicals, fuels, and pharmaceuticals. If metabolic engineering can be integrated for mass production of something like fuels, we as a society could have a mass source of clean energy which would help to make fuels cheaper and slow down climate change and global warming. This form of engineering could pioneer a whole new area of technology and resource production which could shape the future. Besides resource conservation, metabolic engineering can lead to many biological discoveries that would help our overall health as a society.
