Phage engineering using synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to enhance phage applications in food industry

Abstract

The rapid advancements in synthetic biology and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are continuously expanding the application of bacteriophages (phages); however, when it comes to the food industry, the development of phage applications has been relatively slow due to the complex and large-scale nature of the industry. In order to overcome these challenges, it is necessary to promote the development of phages with new technologies. Here, we introduce the latest synthetic biology methods and AI techniques that enhance phage functions and explore their potential in promoting phage applications in the food industry. Additionally, we discuss the potential of combining synthetic biology with AI technologies to overcome the unique challenges when applying phages in the food industry in the future.