Growing houses and running computers with help from bacteria — the future of synthetic biology
Feb 04, 2024•29 min
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Episode description
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.
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