Yeast in Space? Scientists Just Launched a Tiny Lab to See If We Can Create Food in Orbit
Microbes can brew food in space — a game-changer for astronauts.
Tag: synthetic biology
This Tokyo Lab Built a Machine That Grows Real Chicken Meat
A lab in Tokyo just grew a piece of chicken that not only looks like the real thing — it ...
Scientists Call for a Global Pause on Creating “Mirror Life” Before It’s Too Late: “The threat we’re talking about is unprecedented”
Creating synthetic lifeforms is almost here, and the consequences could be devastating.
Synthetic biology might enable future manned missions to Mars
In all likelihood, we won't be seeing a manned mission for Mars before 2030, but until this happens forefront research ...
Artificial cell can move on its own
This isn't a child-like animation, but real, genuine footage of an artificial cell moving under a microscope. Image: gif created ...
Transmitting DNA sequence over the web and printing life at a distance. Not a fantasy, just the future
Craig Venter at Synthetic Genomics. (c) Mark Mahaney/Redux /Eyevine Craig Venter may just be the most arrogant high-profile scientist today, ...
Synthetic biology and conservation: opposites or on the same side? [DEBATE]
In the past few years a relatively new field of science has surfaced into mainstream discussions, especially those concerning biodiversity ...
