Reposted by Cosima Herter
A synthetic biologist first saw “mirror life” as a way to answer biological questions and drive innovation. But through studying its immunology and ecology, she came to realize its potentially dire environmental and health risks. buff.ly/41j7NyQ
By @kateadamala.bsky.social
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Mirror life is a scientific fantasy leading to a dangerous reality − a synthetic biologist explains how mirror bacteria could conquer life on Earth
Synthetic cells that look just like natural cells but are chemically reversed could outcompete other living organisms − with dire consequences for human health and the environment.
