Writing Genomes, Creating Viruses
Andrew Hessel discusses the process of writing genomes and creating viruses using synthetic technology. He explains how a string of DNA is synthesized using a 3D printer-like device called a synthesizer, and then inserted into a cell to allow the cell to produce the virus.In this clip
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EPISODE #913 Controlling Genetic Destiny with Synthetic Biology, Part 1 Andrew Hessel
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