Growing houses and running computers with help from bacteria — the future of synthetic biology
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Scientists are changing the genetics of cells so that they can be used for a whole range of purposes never before imagined. Think building a biocomputer with a processor powered by bacteria or re-engineering microbes to make environmentally-friendly concrete. The potential is enormous, but there are warnings from within the field, not to let the hype get ahead of reality.
Growing houses and running computers with help from bacteria — the future of synthetic biology