you could almost do a mirror of this video series with fungus, Im considering undertaking a project like that if I did would you mind if posted it as a respones to this video?
Thanks for this. Is this the field you are going into? Ironically, I just signed up for a biotechnology class at a local biotech laboratory; this should be my future research. :)
Out of curiosity, do they have some kind of control on the lifespan on the populations? It would seem there would be problems maintaining a population with benefits for humans. Either natural selection would cause the loss of the benefits for us, or they could turn around an eat cars (exaggeration :P).
My only concern though Wildcard is that it could all go horribly wrong at some point. What if "Conan the Bacterium" was used extensivley enough that it evolved into something that could harm humans? What is the possibility of a superbug that wipes out most of humanity arising from using this technology?
@HonestDiscussioner I would imagine that it is not much more likely than the same thing evolving without our interference, but i'm no expert, so i'd be interested in an experts view on this too.
@kevinscales The entire point of the video is about showing man's ability to make possible things otherwise deemed impossible. Surely you would agree that the kind of tools and techniques used are at least working against a probability gradient in nature.
@BlowDevilUp Your right. But I still think the chances of a extinction level superbug coming about by accident would be about the same as nature coming up with one. A random mutation (or 10) would have to first disable all the safety features built into the bug to prevent it from infecting and spreading in humans.
There is always the power to do great harm with the next technological advancement. In malicious or incompetent hands, we can engineer bacteria that will make the Black Death look like weekend sniffles. It is a risk, but one that can be greatly minimized through diligent observation, regulation of activities, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
you could almost do a mirror of this video series with fungus, Im considering undertaking a project like that if I did would you mind if posted it as a respones to this video?
manutdfan4321 1 year ago
10 seconds in and you show "organic synthesis" (what I do) with Enya (music I love) in the background.
Whatever the rest of the video is....I'm happy. ;)
buzzausa 1 year ago
"There is a lot of biomass out there that we look at simply as energy stored in the wrong place"
That quote is classic. The sentiment is as old as heterotrophy. I just love the way the new predators move, so graceful.
BlowDevilUp 1 year ago
underwatched indeed.
mrkurt13 1 year ago
Thanks for this. Is this the field you are going into? Ironically, I just signed up for a biotechnology class at a local biotech laboratory; this should be my future research. :)
Out of curiosity, do they have some kind of control on the lifespan on the populations? It would seem there would be problems maintaining a population with benefits for humans. Either natural selection would cause the loss of the benefits for us, or they could turn around an eat cars (exaggeration :P).
owchywawa 1 year ago
Looks like I got a bunch right.
My only concern though Wildcard is that it could all go horribly wrong at some point. What if "Conan the Bacterium" was used extensivley enough that it evolved into something that could harm humans? What is the possibility of a superbug that wipes out most of humanity arising from using this technology?
HonestDiscussioner 1 year ago
@HonestDiscussioner I would imagine that it is not much more likely than the same thing evolving without our interference, but i'm no expert, so i'd be interested in an experts view on this too.
kevinscales 1 year ago
@kevinscales The entire point of the video is about showing man's ability to make possible things otherwise deemed impossible. Surely you would agree that the kind of tools and techniques used are at least working against a probability gradient in nature.
BlowDevilUp 1 year ago
@BlowDevilUp Your right. But I still think the chances of a extinction level superbug coming about by accident would be about the same as nature coming up with one. A random mutation (or 10) would have to first disable all the safety features built into the bug to prevent it from infecting and spreading in humans.
kevinscales 1 year ago
There is always the power to do great harm with the next technological advancement. In malicious or incompetent hands, we can engineer bacteria that will make the Black Death look like weekend sniffles. It is a risk, but one that can be greatly minimized through diligent observation, regulation of activities, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
UNFFwildcard 1 year ago 2
I gotta invest, now.
truvelocity 1 year ago
Great Videos!
May I ask what degree you acquired to participate in such an exciting and fulfilling job?
ubi2002 1 year ago
super !!!
jetunknownactor 1 year ago
technology is awsome :-)
great video!
EatMyLeadMD 1 year ago