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Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria, SEM C013 / 4777
Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Mycoplasma mycoides JCVI-syn1.0 cells. This was the first self-replicating bacterium controlled by a synthetic genome. It was developed by scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute, and announced in May 2010. To produce the cells a genome based on the Mycoplasma mycoides genome was synthesised and inserted into a Mycoplasma capricolum shell that had had its genetic material removed. Magnification: x42, 000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Artificial Bacteria Bacteriology Bacterium Bioethics Biotechnology Colored Controversial Controversy Engineered Genetic Genetic Modification Genetically Modified Organism Micro Organism Microbe Microbiology Mycoplasma Mycoides New Life Pioneering Self Replicating Synthetic Synthetic Genome Venter Institute Genetics Microbiological
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This print showcases the groundbreaking achievement of scientists at the J. Craig Venter Institute in May 2010. The image depicts Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria, specifically Mycoplasma mycoides JCVI-syn1.0 cells, which represent the first-ever self-replicating bacterium controlled by a synthetic genome. To create these remarkable cells, researchers synthesized a genome based on the Mycoplasma mycoides genome and inserted it into a shell derived from Mycoplasma capricolum after removing its genetic material. The resulting organism is an engineered marvel that holds immense potential for advancements in biology and biotechnology. With a magnification of x42,000 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, this colored scanning electron micrograph offers viewers an up-close look at this pioneering feat of genetic modification. Its vibrant hues bring to life the intricate details of these synthetic microbes, emphasizing their artificial nature while also highlighting their biological significance. The creation of Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria has not been without controversy and ethical considerations surrounding bioethics have emerged as discussions around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) continue to evolve. Nonetheless, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to manipulate life's building blocks in unprecedented ways. Thomas Deerinck's skillful capture through a scanning electron microscope allows us to appreciate both the scientific complexity and aesthetic beauty within this microscopic world. As we delve further into the 21st century, such breakthroughs will undoubtedly shape our understanding of genetics and open doors to new possibilities for research and discovery in microbiology.
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