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Life, but not as we know it - Semisynthetic organism made with three-base-pair DNA

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posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 11:03 AM
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So life can be synthesized (or at least semi-synthesized). And I love that last bit: "all of life's processes can be subject to manipulation."

imho - 'Tis hubris to think that we might be the only ones doing the manipulating.




Life, but not as we know it: Scientists engineer first semisynthetic organism with three-base-pair DNA

Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) claim to have created the first stable semisynthetic organism with extra bases added to its genetic code. The single-celled organism is also able to continually replicate the synthetic base pair as it divides, which could mean that future synthetic organisms may be able to carry extra genetic information in their DNA sequences indefinitely.

…."We've made this semisynthetic organism more life-like," said Professor Floyd Romesberg, senior author of the new study. "We can now get the light of life to stay on. That suggests that all of life's processes can be subject to manipulation."


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posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 11:31 AM
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Did it take semi-intelligence to create this or are we talking intelligent beings bringing this about :>) I hear that copying someone is the best form of flattery . scared yet ?



posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 11:47 AM
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Did it take semi-intelligence to create this or are we talking intelligent beings bringing this about :>) I hear that copying someone is the best form of flattery . scared yet ?



posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 11:52 AM
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a reply to: soficrow

But can they make me young again?




posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 01:03 PM
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originally posted by: Hermit777
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But can they make me young again?



Keep drinking the caffeine - it protects your teleomere caps.



posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 01:08 PM
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Meant to Add this is a Good Article Thank you.




posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 01:09 PM
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originally posted by: stormcell

originally posted by: Hermit777
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But can they make me young again?



Keep drinking the caffeine - it protects your teleomere caps.




I am and i needed the chuckle Thank you

And Smoking Ciggs to Retard Memory things and Schizophrenia. I have learned so much today Thank you for all these Good Science Articles

edit on 24-1-2017 by Hermit777 because: added kudows



posted on Jan, 24 2017 @ 05:36 PM
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Thank you too.





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