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Scientists Seek 'Frankenstein Spark'

Synthetic life close to becoming a reality

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 28, 2011 3:44 AM CDT

(Newser) – Alien life may appear in a test tube on Earth long before it's found elsewhere—and by some standards, it's already here, researchers say. Multiple teams of scientists around the world are experimenting with genetic tools in an effort to create synthetic life,...   Read full story »

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