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Building Life from Scratch with Kerstin Göpfrich

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Exploring Synthetic Life: Science and Ethics

This chapter examines the challenges and ethical implications of creating synthetic organisms, comparing modern synthetic biology experiments to historical studies. The discussion highlights the limitations of laboratory conditions against nature's complexities, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines in this innovative yet fragile endeavor.

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