Extreme Biological Risks to Life on Earth: A Global Call from Scientists to Halt Research on Mirror Bacteria

The scientific community is abuzz with concern over a groundbreaking yet potentially perilous field of research: mirror bacteria. These hypothetical organisms, constructed from molecules with reversed chirality, have sparked a global debate among experts. While the creation of such life forms remains theoretical, the rapid advancements in synthetic biology have prompted a call for immediate action to prevent what could be an unprecedented threat to Earth’s ecosystems and human health.Read More