Engineering Lipids: A Biotech Revolution
Rewriting the Code: How Genetic Engineering is Revolutionizing Lipid Production Lipids – fats and oils – are essential building blocks of life. They power our bodies, insulate our organs, and even form the membranes that hold our cells together. But these versatile molecules have applications far beyond our own biology. Lipids are crucial ingredients in countless products, from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to biofuels and biodegradable plastics. However, traditional methods of lipid production often rely on harvesting from plants or animals, which can be inefficient, environmentally taxing, and subject to fluctuations in supply. Enter genetic engineering – a powerful tool that allows us to rewrite the very code of life, potentially unlocking a sustainable and scalable future for lipid production. Engineering...