Scientist design and synthesise a bacteria cell

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Scientist design and synthesise a bacteria cell

Creation of minimal cell with just the genes needed for independent life

Date:
March 24, 2016

Source:
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Summary:
Researchers have designed and synthesized a minimal bacterial genome, containing only the genes necessary for life, and consisting of just 473 genes.

Article:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160324145409.htm