/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/the-synthetic-biology-operating-systemReprogrammable cell computer model (Via University of Nottingham) Is it playing god or making the right tool for the job? The University of Nottingham (UN) is attempting to create &quot;re-programmable cells&quot; in hopes of changing the synthetic ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/the-synthetic-biology-operating-systemThu, 10 Nov 2011 21:32:59 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfc60771-32ea-4629-80ac-99d1a9e7f1cbDAB0<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I hope you are correct.&nbsp; I can see the evolution of biological computers from this research.&nbsp; The potential benefits are nearly endless.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, one mans computer is another mans virus.&nbsp; This type of research scares me in ways no other technology has.&nbsp; Yes it may only be used for good, but once something bad gets out, we are all in mortal danger.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=12898&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">