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Can New Life Be Created Synthetically?
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: Received: 4 December 2023 / Approved: 5 December 2023 / Online: 6 December 2023 (12:27:33 CET)
How to cite: Venkatramani, A. Can New Life Be Created Synthetically?. Preprints 2023, 2023120422. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0422.v1 Venkatramani, A. Can New Life Be Created Synthetically?. Preprints 2023, 2023120422. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0422.v1
Abstract
This paper presents a concise exploration of the synthetic biology currently to artificially 1 create life, juxtaposed against natural life’s emergence over Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history. It explores 2 the complexities of life’s origins, sustaining factors, and the consequences of synthetic life creation, 3 addressing key scientific milestones such as the Urey-Miller experiment and Jacques Monod’s pro- 4 posals. The narrative navigates through the roles of energy, Maxwell’s demons, bifurcations, and 5 genetic information in the emergence and evolution of complex biological systems. Despite significant 6 strides in genetic engineering, the challenge of creating life from scratch persists, necessitating a deep 7 understanding of diverse scientific disciplines. While synthetic biology holds promise for medicine 8 and biotechnology, the creation of truly autonomous synthetic life forms raises ethical concerns. The 9 paper also stresses the imperative for careful ethical evaluation of the societal and environmental 10 implications arising from these advancements.
Keywords
Synthetic Biology; Origin of Life; Maxwell’s Demons; Turing Patterns; Biological Memory 12 Formation; Synthetic Life Forms
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Other
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