And, to those who say science can't create life in a lab...

Post by **Coito ergo sum** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:36 am

'Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists
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By Victoria Gill
Science reporter, BBC News
The synthetic cell looks identical to the 'wild type'
Scientists in the US have succeeded in developing the first living cell to be controlled entirely by synthetic DNA.

The researchers constructed a bacterium's "genetic software" and transplanted it into a host cell.

The resulting microbe then looked and behaved like the species "dictated" by the synthetic DNA.

The advance, published in Science, has been hailed as a scientific landmark, but critics say there are dangers posed by synthetic organisms.

Some also suggest that the potential benefits of the technology have been over-stated.

But the researchers hope eventually to design bacterial cells that will produce medicines and fuels and even absorb greenhouse gases.

The team was led by Dr Craig Venter of the J Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) in Maryland and California.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_ ... 132762.stm

Post by **Gawdzilla Sama** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:37 am

Needs more merge.

devogue · Post by **devogue** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:38 am

Gawdzilla wrote:Needs more merge.

22% more merge should do the trick.

Post by **Gawdzilla Sama** » Fri May 21, 2010 11:41 am

devogue wrote:
Gawdzilla wrote:Needs more merge.
22% more merge should do the trick.

One for Toony, then.

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