Device genetics for programmed cell death

Abstract

The growing body of research reveal that the programmed cell death (PCD) is ubiquitously distributed in microorganisms, plays key roles in developmental processes and inkeeping the integrity of bacterial communities. Inspired by this, bioengineers are making their original version of PCD devices for the temporal and/or spatial control of the bacteria communities. In this review, we discuss how PCD system should be designed and/or implemented into the bacteria to make a faithful and long-lasting &39;robots&39; for the real-world applications.