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A virus-resistant organism – and what it could mean for the future

Published on 31 October, 2022

Jason Chin, Joint Head of the PNAC Division, presents a TedTalk on his groundbreaking work in synthetic biology. Jason explores what would happen if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy. Rewriting the genetic blueprint of cells to create a virus-resistant organism, Jason and colleagues have made the first step towards the sustainable factories of the future, capable of producing plastics, antibiotics and more. More…