Artificial cells are biomimetic microstructures that mimic functions of natural cells, can be
applied as building blocks for molecular systems engineering, and host synthetic biology …

An emerging cellular engineering method creates synthetic polymer matrices inside cells. By
contrast with classical genetic, enzymatic, or radioactive techniques, this materials-based …

Engineered synthetic cellular systems are expected to become a powerful biomedical
platform for the development of next-generation therapeutic carrier vehicles. In this mini …

Living organisms fabricate biomacromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins by the self-
assembly process. The research on the mechanism of biomacromolecule formation also …

Cell organelles are subcellular structures characterized by specific functionalities. They
often consist of membrane-delineated microcompartments with a unique set of enzymes …

Hierarchical organization of macromolecules through self-assembly is a prominent feature in
biological systems. Synthetic fabrication of such structures provides materials with emergent …

Biomineralization, the process by which biological systems direct the synthesis of inorganic
structures from organic templates, is an exquisite example of nanomaterial self-assembly in …

Engineering synthetic cells has a broad appeal, from understanding living cells to designing
novel biomaterials for therapeutics, biosensing, and hybrid interfaces. A key prerequisite to …

Recapitulating the elegant structures formed during development is an extreme synthetic
and biological challenge. Great progress has been made in developing materials to support …

Highlights•Synthetic biology serves as an engine for the creation of advanced protein
materials.•Diverse structural, functional and responsive building blocks were …