Scientists Warn of Catastrophic Risks from 'Mirror Bacteria' Research
Scientists have issued a warning about the potential dangers of lab-created 'mirror bacteria,' synthetic organisms with mirrored molecular structures that could bypass immune defenses and cause widespread ecological harm. Although the creation of such organisms is at least a decade away, rapid advancements in synthetic biology have prompted 38 Nobel laureates and experts to call for a pause in research. They argue that the risks, including potential lethal infections and ecological destabilization, outweigh the benefits.