Imagine if the world's biggest challenges could be tackled by the smallest living beings. That was the spark behind the first-ever ASM–SIAT Microbial Biotechnology Symposium, held last week on November 18 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in the southern Chinese mainland.
We are not just studying life, we are programming it.
This rallying cry brought together leading microbiologists from Asia, Europe, America and Africa for a day of idea-sharing, networking and hands-on discussions in synthetic biology and microbial biotechnology.
Co-hosted by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this inaugural partnership aims to accelerate international scientific exchange. Researchers shared breakthroughs in engineering microbes that could one day help clean up pollution, produce sustainable fuels and advance health diagnostics.
By connecting global talent and resources, the symposium set the stage for future collaborations that could rewrite the rulebook on how we use biology to solve real-world problems. Stay tuned as these tiny powerhouses shape tomorrow’s innovations! 🌍🔬
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Top scientists meet in China to solve big problems with tiny organisms
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