Mirror bacteria represent a fascinating concept in the realm of synthetic biology. These theoretical organisms would be ...

Mirror life, a concept involving synthetic organisms with reversed molecular structures, carries significant risks despite ...

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While the technology to create these organisms is still years away, many are worried about the impact of mirror bacteria.

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A group of researchers has published new findings in Science Policy Forum on potential risks from the development of mirror ...

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ABOVE: A number of scientists are calling for a ban on research that could create mirror bacteria, which pose significant risks to society. ©iStock, Galina Kamenskaya. A s synthe ...