Scientists warn "mirror bacteria" research poses severe risks to health and environment, urging global action.
International scientists, including Nobel laureates, are calling for a halt to research on "mirror bacteria" due to potential unprecedented risks to human and environmental health. These synthetic organisms, made with reversed molecular structures, could evade natural defenses and spread widely, causing severe infections and ecosystem damage. Despite the technology being decades away, experts urge immediate global dialogue and governance to ensure safety.
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