Artificial creatures 'eat' CO2

A famous American scientist said that artificial gene technology could bring a breakthrough, helping people to settle on Mars.

Last year, Dr Craig Venter and colleagues at the artificial gene company Synthetic Genomics surprised the scientists by claiming to have created the world's first artificial creature.

Currently, Dr. Craig Venter's team is developing biomedical cells by consuming CO2. Dr. Venter thinks that this method can help people build a new civilization on Mars because 95% of the planet's thin atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

Dr. Craig Venter believes that artificial creatures can help humans settle on Mars. (Photo: PA)

Artificial organisms also have a big impact on the Earth because they can be used to prevent climate change and help provide food for the world's population of about 7 billion people. The Daily mail quoted Dr. Venter as saying: 'Clearly, food and fuel are our top priorities'.

Scientists create an artificial organism by synthesizing a DNA code and injecting it into a bacterial cell. After that, the cell containing artificial DNA will grow and divide, creating a form of artificial life named Synthia .

While some scientists evaluate this study to be a breakthrough in biology history, others argue that research has a bullet in the dark, potentially unpredictable.

However, Dr. Venter's team continues to develop artificial cells using carbon dioxide to produce food, fuel and plastic. This can lead to bacterial 'factories' that can produce artificial creatures designed for special tasks.

Dr. Venter's Synthetic Genomics is also working with ExxonMobil Group to develop artificial algae to produce cheaper and more efficient biofuels.