MIT develops "passcode" and "deadman" kill switches to keep engineered bacteria in check

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A team of MIT scientists has created a pair of mechanisms designed to provide a fail-safe for genetically modified bacteria, with the aim of stopping them from escaping and proliferating outside their intended environment. The measure would make the engineered bacteria much safer.

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Section: Science

Tags:

• MIT
• Bacteria
• Genetic engineering

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Fonte: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
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