
Researchers take first steps to creating synthetic human genomes
Scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes could transform our understanding of human health.
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Scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes could transform our understanding of human health.
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