Bacteria-killing virus
Nov 17, 2003
US researchers say they have created an artificial bacteria-killing virus — in just 14 days and from synthetic genes
US researchers say they have created an artificial bacteria-killing virus — in just 14 days and from synthetic genes. The Phi-X174 bacteriophage was developed from its genetic code.
The breakthrough could be the first step toward helping fight certain incurable diseases or gobbling up toxic waste, according to the experts.
It could also help create organisms that can live in extreme conditions such as radioactivity and intense pollution. Previously, a poliovirus had been built from other living things in stages, but Venter’s team used commercial products.
AFP
The breakthrough could be the first step toward helping fight certain incurable diseases or gobbling up toxic waste, according to the experts.
It could also help create organisms that can live in extreme conditions such as radioactivity and intense pollution. Previously, a poliovirus had been built from other living things in stages, but Venter’s team used commercial products.
AFP