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'Synthia': Scientists Make Synthetic Cell Using Manmade DNA

Daily Mail: Scientists have created artificial life in a laboratory, leading to accusations they are ‘playing God’ and tampering ‘with the essence of life’.





In a world first, Craig Venter, a maverick biologist and billionaire entrepreneur, has made a synthetic cell from scratch.





The creation of a new life form, which has been nicknamed ‘Synthia’, paves the way for customised bugs that could revolutionise healthcare and fuel production.


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