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User ID: 77119763 United States 04/29/2019 12:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Scientists create 'lifelike' DNA material with artificial metabolism As a genetic material, DNA is responsible for all known life. But DNA is also a polymer. Tapping into the unique nature of the molecule, Cornell engineers have created simple machines constructed of biomaterials with properties of living things. Using what they call DASH (DNA-based Assembly and Synthesis of Hierarchical) materials, Cornell engineers constructed a DNA material with capabilities of metabolism, in addition to self-assembly and organization - three key traits of life. "We are introducing a brand-new, lifelike material concept powered by its very own artificial metabolism. We are not making something that's alive, but we are creating materials that are much more lifelike than have ever been seen before," said Dan Luo, professor of biological and environmental engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Less than %50 [ link to robotics.sciencemag.org (secure)] I am SNOWIE. WELCOME TO THE NEW ICE AGE. TRY NOT TO STARVE. |
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User ID: 76838397 Canada 05/29/2019 01:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Scientists create 'lifelike' DNA material with artificial metabolism the consequences will never be the same Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77487958 If I've learned anything about science, they don't give a shit about consequences placing their arrogant self-serving egos ahead of what damage might come. What we see is short-term gains usually carry long term consequences. |