Mirror-like "enantiomers" pose risks
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•Scientists warn careless experimentation with 'mirror life forms' could be deadly to humans and destroy the environment
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Some molecules exist as mirror images of themselves, known as "enantiomers," that can't be superimposed on one another.
This concept is known as chirality, or "handedness," and can have completely different effects and functions in biology.
40 scientists writing in Science fear that mirror life, if it were to escape from labs, could have devastating consequences.
By acting now, we can guide the development of mirror biomolecules responsibly, says Katarzyna Adamala .
We can ensure that the creation of full mirror life is prevented—unless its risks are unequivocally understood and mitigated, she says.
The risks of mirror life should be mitigated by robust governance, careful oversight and international collaboration.
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