The Dutch community for Synthetic Cell research
SynCellNL brings together scientists and projects across the Netherlands, united by the ambitious goal of creating the world’s first living synthetic cell. By sharing expertise, experiences, and cutting-edge technologies, we're rapidly advancing this groundbreaking field. Follow our journey and discover the latest developments shaping the future of science and society.
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SynCellNL makes advanced research accessible and inspiring for anyone interested in the future of synthetic biology and its impact on our world.
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BaSyC: Building a Synthetic Cell from scratch
BaSyC brings together leading Dutch scientists to tackle one of the biggest challenges in biology: constructing a living cell from the bottom up. By combining expertise in physics, chemistry, and biology, BaSyC aims to understand life by building it, step by step.
EVOLF: harnessing evolution to create Synthetic Life
EVOLF focuses on harnessing the power of evolution to design and build synthetic cells. By recreating natural processes in the lab, EVOLF aims to develop sustainable technologies that can address some of the world’s biggest challenges, from health to the environment.
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“We are incredibly excited about our research and we believe that our collective efforts will lead to a profound impact on society.”
By sharing expertise, experiences and cutting-edge technologies we are rapidly growing as a network and moving closer to creating the world’s first living synthetic cell.
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