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Scientists Unveil Syn57: Revolutionary Virus-Resistant Bacterium
8/28/2025
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- Scientists have developed Syn57, a synthetic bacterium with a unique genetic code of 57 codons, differing from the standard 64.
- This advancement in synthetic biology may enable the creation of new medicines and materials.
- Syn57 is virus-resistant and has reduced safety concerns due to its unique genetic structure.
- Its growth rate is slower than E. coli, necessitating further research to improve it.
