It's been reported that scientists have been able to create a fully-synthetic DNA allowing a cell to reproduce. I'm not sure what the limitations of the technique are here but the implications are enormous.
Welcome to the realm of the ownership of lifeforms, the transition from creature to Creator.
I've created several lifeforms - and I'm not talking about cellular automata, if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteJonathan,
ReplyDeleteSynthetically? I think we need to have a talk. :-)
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