Saturday, November 15, 2008

Genetic Engineering Update

I think mastery of genetics is only a stepping stone or even a temporary side-step to converting human intelligence to non-biological information technology, but it still does have some interesting potential.

For example: MIT and Caltech students are studying how to convert bacteria into food to fight cavities, produce vitamins, and treat lactose intolerance:

http://www.technologyreview.com/biomedicine/21654/

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Moderna and Merck say melanoma vaccine succeeded in large trial

Good news for Piglit, should any recurrence occur. https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/19/health/moderna-merck-mrna-melanoma-vaccine