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Life Sciences => Cells, Microbes & Viruses => Topic started by: scientizscht on 08/07/2018 18:35:49

Title: Are we able to create custom viruses?
Post by: scientizscht on 08/07/2018 18:35:49

Hi!

Are we able to create custom viruses?

Title: Re: Are we able to create custom viruses?
Post by: chiralSPO on 08/07/2018 20:12:30

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=genetically+modified+virus

Title: Re: Are we able to create custom viruses?
Post by: evan_au on 08/07/2018 22:47:47

Technology has now reached the point where it is possible to stitch together enough DNA to build a whole virus genome by machine.

Companies building DNA sequences commercially need to be on the alert for people using their services to build biological weapons.