SYNTHBIOMICS Project

The SYNTHBIOMICS project seeks to make visible the potential of Synthetic Biology in key areas for the economic development of Navarra. Synthetic biology combines principles of biology, chemistry, engineering and computation to create tools and techniques that allow manipulating and reprogramming living organisms to perform specific tasks. 

SYNTHBIOMICS proposes the development and implementation of a biotechnological strategy with three main lines of action.

1. Firstly, and in a completely novel way, we will proceed to the design and synthesis of a synthetic library of nanobodies that will be validated in-vitro and in-vivo in the context of a tumor antigen of therapeutic relevance.
2. Secondly, biosensors based on nucleic acids will be generated using nanoparticles or modified microorganisms for the detection of contaminants in food.
3. Finally, progress will be made in the implementation of procedures to fix C1 compounds for the production of chemical intermediates that can be converted into advanced fuels and other bioproducts.

In summary, synthetic biology is an emerging technology with enormous potential for the development of new biotechnological solutions in fields as diverse as health, food, energy and industry. The ability to design and build new tailor-made biological systems offers a unique opportunity to address some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.