Artificial life
May 23rd 2010 03:32
A living cell has been developed that is run entirely by a synthetic genome. Previously, scientists at the J Craig Venter Institute had transplanted the genome from one cell into that of another; now, they are another step closer to developing a truly artificial cell. The latest breakthrough has already stirred controversy, with some critics warning that the technology - which has a wide range of environment, medical and industrial applications - could be used by terrorists to produce bioweapons. There is also a risk that the cells could proliferate out of control and evolve in unanticipated ways.
Read more about this latest news at BBC Science.
Read more about this latest news at BBC Science.
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