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In a world first, which has alarmed many, maverick biologist
and billionaire entrepreneur Craig Venter, built a synthetic
cell from scratch.
The creation of the new life form, which has been nicknamed
(Synthia), paves the way for customised bugs that could
revolutionise healthcare and fuel production, according
to its maker.
But there are fears that the research, detailed in the
journal Science, could be abused to create the ultimate
biological weapon, or that one mistake in a lab could lead
to millions being wiped out by a plague, in scenes reminiscent
of the Will Smith film I Am Legend.
(Synthetic life).
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