Stereo Isomer Life

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by On Radioactive Waves, Dec 3, 2002.

  1. On Radioactive Waves

    On Radioactive Waves lost in the continuum Registered Senior Member

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    Would it be possible for us to create a self sustained mirror image of our carbon based life? Possibly one like that bacteria Pauly shore in that Biosphere movie?

    If we could, we could use it for genetic research with less fear of creating a "monster virus" that could wipe us out.
     
    On Radioactive Waves, Dec 3, 2002
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  3. chroot

    chroot Crackpot killer Registered Senior Member

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    What exactly would be the "mirror image" of carbon-based life? If you mean "a life form based on left-handed sugars and left-handed enzymes," then yes, such a life form could certainly exist. Now, to build it would be rather difficult with existing technology....

    - Warren
     
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  5. On Radioactive Waves

    On Radioactive Waves lost in the continuum Registered Senior Member

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    yes, thats what I meant.
     
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  7. pumpkinsaren'torange

    pumpkinsaren'torange Registered Senior Member

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    well, they can do it with table sugar...why not us??
     
    pumpkinsaren'torange, Dec 4, 2002
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