Quote by Drew Endy

Biological engineering is not necessarily understanding systems but rather, I want to be able to design and build biological systems to perform particular applications.

Biological engineering is not necessarily understanding syst

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between understanding and designing biological systems in the field of biological engineering. While understanding biological systems involves studying their behaviors and functions, the focus here is on the practical aspect of creating and manipulating biological systems to serve specific purposes. The emphasis is on applying engineering principles and techniques to construct functional and tailored biological systems, enabling them to perform desired functions or applications.

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By Drew Endy

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