- It is the field of biology that deals with the design and construction of biological devices and systems for useful purposes. It combines biology with engineering and encompasses various different methodologies, approaches and disciplines.
- Synthetic biologists approach the creation of new biological systems from different perspectives, focusing on finding how life works (the origin of life) or how to use it to benefit society.
- It has contributed to the creation of synthetic DNA, synthetic cells, biosensors, designated proteins, synthetic circuits in the body etc.