What if we could use biology to restore our balance with nature without giving up modern creature comforts? Advocating for a new kind of environmentalism, scientist and entrepreneur Emily Leproust rethinks modern sustainability at the molecular level, using synthetic biology to create green alternatives. From lab-developed insulin and disease-resistant bananas to airplanes made of super-strong spider silk, she explains how reading and writing DNA can lead to groundbreaking innovations in health, food and materials.

Emily Leproust: How synthetic biology can improve our health, food and materials

How synthetic biology can improve our health, food and materials

By engineering mosquito genetics, we edge closer to eradicating malaria and Zika, showcasing synthetic biology's health impact.

Fermentation tech evolves to produce sustainable materials like spider silk, stronger than steel, hinting at a greener future.

Harnessing DNA and synthetic biology, innovations like lab-made insulin and disease-resistant crops promise sustainable futures.