Makoko 2035: An Encyclopedia

Synthetic Biology

There are two types of synthetic biologists. The first group uses unnatural molecules to mimic natural molecules with the goal of creating artificial life. The second group uses natural molecules and assembles them into a system that acts unnaturally. In general, the goal is to solve problems that are not easily understood through analysis and observation alone and it is only achieved by the manifestation of new models. So far, synthetic biology has produced diagnostic tools for diseases such as HIV and hepatitis viruses as well as devices from biomolecular parts with interesting functions. The term “synthetic biology” was first used on genetically engineered bacteria that were created with recombinant DNA technology which was synonymous with bioengineering. Later the term “synthetic biology” was used as a mean to redesign life which is an extension of biomimetic chemistry, where organic synthesis is used to generate artificial molecules that mimic natural molecules such as enzymes. http://syntheticbiology.org/FAQ.html

In 2036, a pharmaceutical corporation was hacked and had one of their patents stolen. This patent contains instructions to cultivate a GMO fungus which the company uses to produce their water-proof comestics line. The fungus registered as NamibSkin...

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