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* Introduction and optimization of novel metabolic pathways into microorganisms for production of medically and economically important compounds. | * Introduction and optimization of novel metabolic pathways into microorganisms for production of medically and economically important compounds. | ||
* Genetic manipulation/rational design of symbiotic bacteria for therapeutic purposes; elaborating host/microbe interactions, controlled drug delivery, etc. | * Genetic manipulation/rational design of symbiotic bacteria for therapeutic purposes; elaborating host/microbe interactions, controlled drug delivery, etc. | ||
* Organelle-like, | * Organelle-like, compartmentalization of select metabolic components for introducing modularity and increasing pathway efficiency. | ||
* Harnessing cellular energy for powering electronics | * Harnessing cellular energy for powering electronics | ||
* Reliable, targeted gene manipulation in eukaryotes (gene therapy). | * Reliable, targeted gene manipulation in eukaryotes (gene therapy). |
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