Name: Watch me unveil "synthetic life"
Uploaded: 2010-05-21T09:13:00Z
Duration: 18 min
Description: Craig Venter and team make a historic announcement: they've created the first fully functioning, reproducing cell controlled by synthetic DNA. He explains how they did it and why the achievement marks the beginning of a new era for science.

Craig Venter and team make a historic announcement: they've created the first fully functioning, reproducing cell controlled by synthetic DNA. He explains how they did it and why the achievement marks the beginning of a new era for science.

Craig Venter: Watch me unveil "synthetic life"

Watch me unveil "synthetic life"

Unlocking the secrets of life: the creation of the first synthetic cell reveals the power of blending biology and technology.

A digital genesis: This breakthrough demonstrates life's inception from a computer, challenging our understanding of biology.

From the depths of the lab to the expanse of the environment, synthetic life forms hold the promise of revolutionary applications.