Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?
The Conversation (US)
The Conversation (US)
Latest news on semisynthetic organisms, which are organisms that have been created by combining natural and synthetic elements. These organisms are not found in nature, and are created through genetic engineering. Semisynthetic organisms have the potential to be used for a variety of purposes, including creating new medicines, improving crop yields, and producing more environmentally-friendly products.