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Rewriting the genetic code of E.coli
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Researchers have rewritten the genetic code of E.coli by replacing targeted codons in its genome with synonymous codons, encoding the same amino acid, which can change the way the cell works in a specific way.
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Synthetic biologist Jason Chin introduces the concept of designer cells; modules that tokenize genes and redesign entire genomes using a "find and replace" feature for a targeted purpose.
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Synthetic biology
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Synthetic biologist Jason Chin introduces the concept of designer cells; modules that tokenize genes and redesign entire genomes using a "find and replace" feature for a targeted purpose.
ChapterRewriting the genetic code of E.coli
EpisodeA virus-resistant organism -- and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Scientists have found a way to completely rewrite the genetic code of E. coli, by replacing targeted codons in its genome with synonymous codons that encode the same amino acid, making the organism more efficient.
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DNA
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Scientists have found a way to completely rewrite the genetic code of E. coli, by replacing targeted codons in its genome with synonymous codons that encode the same amino acid, making the organism more efficient.