# Synthetic Biology
Latest news and articles about Synthetic Biology
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China’s Biocone Seeks to Revolutionize Drug Manufacturing with ‘Biological Lithography’
Biocone is industrializing cell-free protein synthesis, a technology dubbed 'biological lithography' that bypasses traditional cell-based manufacturing to produce high-purity proteins and artificial blood. Backed by Shanghai’s strategic industrial policies, the company has scaled production capacity to 60,000 tons, aiming to achieve self-reliance in the critical infrastructure of global biopharmaceutics.
China’s Protein Pivot: Can Bio-Manufacturing Break the Soybean Trap?
China is leveraging synthetic biology to reduce its massive reliance on imported soybeans, which hit a record 111 million tons in 2025. While domestic production is rising, Beijing views industrial bio-protein as a critical strategic solution to bridge the supply-demand gap and ensure food sovereignty.