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On the Verge of Creating Synthetic Life

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore groundbreaking research on synthetic life and fourth-generation fuels in this 34-minute TED talk by Craig Venter. Delve into the fascinating world of digital biology as Venter discusses the creation of new chromosomes using digital technology. Learn about the potential applications and ethical implications of synthetic life, including the development of biologically created fuels that use CO2 as a feedstock. Gain insights into the future of biotechnology and its impact on addressing global challenges. The talk concludes with an engaging Q&A session with TED's Chris Anderson, touching on intriguing topics such as suicide genes.

Syllabus

Craig Venter: On the verge of creating synthetic life


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