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On the verge of creating synthetic life watch!

ted.com — "Can we create new life out of our digital universe?" asks Craig Venter. And his answer is, yes, and pretty soon.

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  • Gooseware, on 03/07/2008, -0/+0I wonder what 1337 does ?
  • Gooseware, on 03/07/2008, -0/+2But seriously if you would like to learn more about this it is offered as an undergraduate course at MIT http://web.mit.edu/be/education/be_faq.htm
  • jburka, on 03/08/2008, -0/+2One of the best talks I've heard on synthesizing genomic DNA with the potential of creating synthetic life. I actually met Craig Ventor in Buffalo about 30 years ago. It is amazing what he and his group has done since then. Simply fantastic! And no Nobel prize yet???
  • Devilboy666, on 03/09/2008, -0/+2OH SHI-
  • fusion5, on 03/09/2008, -0/+1I think we will be able to maintain a balanced life on Earth. If we mess something up we can fix it using this technology. We have already done plenty of damage to the planet, please heal it.
  • vwvan, on 03/18/2008, -0/+1artificial life... the next big thing.
  • snap326, on 03/18/2008, -0/+1its got a nice plot..
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