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Scientists create artificial life forms.
Creating artificial life is a topic that captures the attention of scientists and the public. Will artificial life forms always play a role in our natural environment?
Associate Professor Chengguan Lou from the University of Southern Denmark, together with Professor Hanbin Mao from the University of Kent, have created a special artificial hybrid molecule that can serve as a step towards creating artificial life forms. Research in this area, called "hybrid peptide-DNA nanostructures," was published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science.
Potential applications of artificial life
Professor Lowe's mission is to create viral vaccines and artificial life forms for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Lowe claims that an artificial life form can become an opponent of viruses that cause diseases. In addition, such forms can act as vaccines against viral infections or be used as nanorobots loaded with drugs or diagnostic elements.
Molecular building blocks
DNA and peptides will be used to create viral vaccines and artificial life. Recently, Mao and Low created an artificial hybrid molecule that combines the benefits of both elements.
Global advances in hybrid structures
In the world, many researchers are also working on connecting DNA and peptides. Scientists from the University of Oxford have created a nanorobot made of DNA and peptides that can penetrate the cell membrane. The University of Arizona has managed to create 2D and 3D structures. At Northwest University, it was shown that microfibers can form together with DNA and peptides.
Chengguan Lou said, "I wouldn't be surprised if one day we can create hybrid nanorobots, viral vaccines, and even artificial life forms to help society fight hard-to-treat diseases. This will be a revolution in medicine."
Creating artificial life is a topic that captures the attention of scientists and the public. Will artificial life forms always play a role in our natural environment?
Associate Professor Chengguan Lou from the University of Southern Denmark, together with Professor Hanbin Mao from the University of Kent, have created a special artificial hybrid molecule that can serve as a step towards creating artificial life forms. Research in this area, called "hybrid peptide-DNA nanostructures," was published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science.
Potential applications of artificial life
Professor Lowe's mission is to create viral vaccines and artificial life forms for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Lowe claims that an artificial life form can become an opponent of viruses that cause diseases. In addition, such forms can act as vaccines against viral infections or be used as nanorobots loaded with drugs or diagnostic elements.
Molecular building blocks
DNA and peptides will be used to create viral vaccines and artificial life. Recently, Mao and Low created an artificial hybrid molecule that combines the benefits of both elements.
Global advances in hybrid structures
In the world, many researchers are also working on connecting DNA and peptides. Scientists from the University of Oxford have created a nanorobot made of DNA and peptides that can penetrate the cell membrane. The University of Arizona has managed to create 2D and 3D structures. At Northwest University, it was shown that microfibers can form together with DNA and peptides.
Chengguan Lou said, "I wouldn't be surprised if one day we can create hybrid nanorobots, viral vaccines, and even artificial life forms to help society fight hard-to-treat diseases. This will be a revolution in medicine."
