michaeleruleMon, Apr 6, 2009 hmm... more pontification !:
All sciences will eventually become algorithmic sciences. We are only beginning to see the transformation of molecular biology into an algorithmic field. Now researchers have demonstrated effective reprogramming of the chemical and structural properties ( the two become hard to distinguish at fine scale ) of the viral proteins to create self-assembling nanoscale components. This research opens up a new nanoscale fabrication technique that can be programmed in borrowed and modified biological structures. As our control over genetics and protein structure increases, we can expect a seamless integration of the products of genetically engineered organisms into everyday life.
I am very excited to watch this happening in my lifetime, and at the same time terrified.
hmm... more pontification !:
All sciences will eventually become algorithmic sciences. We are only beginning to see the transformation of molecular biology into an algorithmic field. Now researchers have demonstrated effective reprogramming of the chemical and structural properties ( the two become hard to distinguish at fine scale ) of the viral proteins to create self-assembling nanoscale components. This research opens up a new nanoscale fabrication technique that can be programmed in borrowed and modified biological structures. As our control over genetics and protein structure increases, we can expect a seamless integration of the products of genetically engineered organisms into everyday life.
I am very excited to watch this happening in my lifetime, and at the same time terrified.