- If you don't think science can quickly change the lives of millions, please read this. 7 years ago synthetic biologist Jay Keasling worked out how to make a key malaria drug ingredient in yeast. Now his company has made enough for 40 million treatments, that will be sold on a not-for-profit basis. http://www.nature.com/news/malaria-drug-made-in-yeast-causes-market-ferment-1.12417 14 comments science
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- How scientists are creating synthetic life from scratch - Vox http://www.vox.com/2014/6/20/5815582/synthetic-biology-genetic-engineering-explainer 55 comments
- Synthetic biology’s first malaria drug meets market resistance | Nature http://www.nature.com/news/synthetic-biology-s-first-malaria-drug-meets-market-resistance-1.19426 0 comments
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