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Major synthetic life breakthrough as LMB scientists make the first artificial enzymes

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For the first time ever, researchers have made synthetic enzymes – the vital ingredients needed for life – from artificial genetic material that does not exist outside the laboratory. This milestone from Philipp Holliger’s group at the LMB could soon lead to new ways of developing drugs and medical treatments, as reported in the Independent.