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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: thedoc on 29/05/2012 05:30:01

Title: Can we create a living organism from basic elements?
Post by: thedoc on 29/05/2012 05:30:01

Bob Archibald  asked the Naked Scientists:
   Hi Chris and other scientists. I listen to your podcast weekly. Love them.

Has there been any progress in creating a living organism from basic elements (CHONPS) and some heat? Seems like with so many advances in human biology, science should be able to produce a simple organism in the lab.

Bob Archibald
Berkeley Ca

What do you think?

Title: Re: Can we create a living organism from basic elements?
Post by: CliffordK on 29/05/2012 05:50:00

This is the same question as the QOTW here:
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=44273.0