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In the same way that genome sequencing determines the genetic makeup of an organism, Bryan Johnson — the investor and founder ...

Scientists use RNA origami to fold biomolecules into nanotubes, forming cytoskeleton-like structures, advancing synthetic biology toward artificial cells.

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Researchers at Yale have achieved a major breakthrough in synthetic biology. They have rewritten the genetic code of an organism, opening up unprecedented possibilities for medicine and industry. This ...

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