Japanese scientists from University of Toyama were able to integrate four synthetic bases, in the DNA molecule. Dr. Masahiko
Inouye led the team.
This discovery will be useful for:
a. Predicting health problems
b. Developing gene therapies, such as silencing of genes that facilitate manifestation of a disease
c. Integrating the DNA into nano-sized computers for complex purposes such as surgical procedures
d. Curing diseases
e. Detecting diseases
f. Other high-tech, and biotech applications
The details of this discovery will be published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, July 23rd, issue.