Non direttamente relativo a Internet, ma comunque connesso al digitale (anche se in funzione ancillare). juan carlos *Scientists Talk Privately About Creating a Synthetic Human Genome** * By ANDREW POLLACK MAY 13, 2016 Scientists are now contemplating the fabrication of a human genome, meaning they would use chemicals to manufacture all the DNA contained in human chromosomes. The prospect is spurring both intrigue and concern in the life sciences community because it might be possible, such as through cloning, to use a synthetic genome to create human beings without biological parents. While the project is still in the idea phase, and also involves efforts to improve DNA synthesis in general, it was discussed at a closed-door meeting on Tuesday at Harvard Medical School in Boston. The nearly 150 attendees were told not to contact the news media or to post on Twitter during the meeting. […] Continua qui: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/14/science/synthetic-human-genome.html