Juan Pérez Mercader / pnas
Spanish scientist generated synthetic systems in aqueous environment – a set of simple molecules had no traditional biochemistry substance. It can be a true scientific revolution.
Juan Pérez Mercader, Spanish Astrobiologist and leader of a Harvard University team, says he was able to develop a totally artificial synthetic life system that mimics the basic functions of natural organisms.
For this, it assures, it did not use any kind of biological compound. “Traditional biochemistry is not necessary to create systems with vital properties,” says the scientist, who ensures years to develop the process in statements to.
During the investigation, synthetic systems were generated in an aqueous environment, formed by a Simple molecules set which, in fact, are not related to conventional biochemistry, explain the authors of this week PNAS.
As Artificial cells produced are semi -usual and reproduce by spores. This process extends to successive generations and allows adaptation to the environment thanks to hereditary variation.
According to El Confidential, this discovery opens new possibilities in the field of biotechnology, in particular with regard to the manufacture of materials and artificial tissues without biological base.
In addition, this study can also revolutionize regenerative medicine and the creation of synthetic tissues, by allowing Manufacture of living systems From nothing, without any biological base.
And there is also room for advances in the field of astronomy – this investigation can also help explain how life may have emerged on primitive land and other bodies of the solar system or the universe.
