Sunday, January 27, 2008

Researchers in Maryland unleash synthetic DNA

LINKTEXTHERE (Credit: JCVI) LINKTEXTHERE

Researchers at the J. Craig Venter Institute have created the largest man-made DNA structure to date, putting them one step closer to producing a completely synthetic organism, according to the institute.

The work, published online by Dan Gibson, Ph.D. in the journal Science, raises hopes for benefits like new drugs and pollution scarfing micro-organisms while spooking some with visions of

Daniel G. Gibson, Ph.D.(Credit: JCVI)

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