Scientists have created the smallest living entity in history

A new breakthrough in gene regulation technology, the scientific world penetrates the vast amount of knowledge left open about DNA.

Craig Venter, one of the pioneers in genomics, along with 20 of his colleagues, succeeded in making living germs with a simpler gene sequence than any other organism in nature. Scientists hope to one day use this artificial bacterium as a basis for " programming " more complex entities, capable of performing indications that are no different in part. soft computer, solve the difficult problems in medicine, agriculture as well as nutrition and biofuels.

Smallest living entity image in history.

This new living entity is named Syn3.0 and has 473 separate gene units. Compared with M.mycoides bacteria commonly found in cow's stomach of 985 genes, the human gene pool is 20,000 gene units and our familiar apple has a unique gene count of up to 57,000 units.

One of the perceptions that the team learned from their research results is the limited level of genetic knowledge as they do not fully grasp the fundamental role and behavior of 31% of genes. in this simplest living entity. According to Professor Hutchison III: " Perhaps we understand only 1% of the human genome ."

Craig Venter, portraits of people are gradually conquering the power of creation.

This conclusion is drawn when the research process to this achievement has lasted for 20 years. One of the team's most time-consuming steps is the process of using a test to identify the genome units that are really needed for the functioning of the bacteria. According to the research team, many of the original gene units seem to be unimportant, later removing another component of the gene strip reveals the irreplaceable necessity of the original discarded gene unit. . A member of the research team compares: " Like a Boeing 777, until you lose the second engine you really understand the necessity of having two engines ."

With a huge amount of scientific knowledge waiting to be discovered, apart from the difficulty that requires a considerable amount of time and effort to solve, industry scientists are still in peace with the ability to use it thoroughly. his genomic art of E.coli bacteria and enamel microorganisms with the aim of discovering how to apply them to research industries instead of attempting to rewrite a whole new gene pool as Professor Venter's group did.

Although over time, progress in this new technology will give people greater customization while developing more human knowledge of the industry.