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Genetically Modify Your Own Frankenbugs, No Lab Necessary
2015-05-21 03:27:09| Biotech - Topix.net
We often think of bacteria as something bad, but switch a few genes here and there and they have the possibility to detect cancer , prevent mosquitos from transmitting Malaria or produce diesel fuel . But It takes a specialized lab with the proper equipment and a team of programmers running code on machines to genetically modify microorganisms.
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Category:Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals