Biocontainment Strategies in Strains
In the field of synthetic biology, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been engineered to produce a variety of products at an industrial scale. However, concerns have been raised surrounding the ecological risks associated with the release of GMOs outside of controlled environments. Biocontainment systems are needed to neutralize these GMOs and prevent them from causing harm to the environment. In addition, alternative selection markers are needed to replace costly and risky antibiotics.