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.
Tag: synthetic biology
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 ...
