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Craig Venter revela "vida sintética"

Filmed May 2010 • Posted May 2010TED in the Field
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Craig Venter e a sua equipa fizeram uma proclamação histórica: criaram a primeira célula completamente funcional e divisível controlada por DNA sintético. Ele explica como o fizeram e porque é que este feito marca o início de uma nova era para a ciência.

In 2001, Craig Venter made headlines for sequencing the human genome. In 2003, he started mapping the ocean's biodiversity. And now he's created the first synthetic lifeforms -- microorganisms that can produce alternative fuels. Full bio »

Translated into Portuguese by Henrique Carvalho
Reviewed by Rafael Eufrasio
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