DNA Origami

[atheist_angel]

:rolleyes: The more we learn, the weirder it seems to get...

Researchers from Brigham Young University found how to shape customized segments of DNA into tiny letters that spell "BYU." This new method of DNA origami (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_origami) will appear in the aptly titled journal Nano Letters. The letters are about 100 nanometers in size. That's roughly a billion times smaller than the block Y on the mountain overlooking BYU's campus and 1/1000 the width of a human hair.

A report on the study, which helps overcome a long-standing challenge in nanotechnology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_nanotechnology), is scheduled for the October issue of ACS’ Nano Lettershttp://esciencenews.com/files/imagecache/image_medium/files/images/200909162015110.jpg

:rolleyes: How to spell B-Y-U with DNA LINK (http://esciencenews.com/articles/2009/09/16/how.spell.b.y.u.with.dna)DNA origami came on the scene a few years ago when a computer scientist at Caltech wove strands of DNA into smiley faces :) :) and other shapes. But until now scientists had to hunt for viruses and microbes whose DNA strands were the right length for the particular task. That's like building a log cabin without a saw: Instead of cutting the trees down to size, you have to size your cabin to the trees available.http://www.nanowerk.com/news/id12648.jpg
Brigham Young University DNA Sequencing Center
Some of the services of the DNASC (http://dnasc.byu.edu/) include: Custom DNA Sequencing,
DNA Fragment Analysis, Sequencing and PCR troubleshooting,
SNP analysis, Primer walking, Contig assembly and editing,

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

I wonder how long it will take for a theist to claim this as a miracle?

[robertkd]

I wonder how long it will take for a theist to claim this as a miracle?

only if they discover a copyright notice :D

[atheist_angel]

I wonder how long it will take for a theist to claim this as a miracle?You are absolutely right, because they are Mormons. And that has me a little freaked out! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigham_Young_University

[_RAAF_Stupot]

One thing I'd like to ask Dr. Karl, but never have got around to.

"What would a bucket of DNA actually look like?"

:confused:

[atheist_angel]

One thing I'd like to ask Dr. Karl, but never have got around to. "What would a bucket of DNA actually look like?Why,...Going fishing? :cool:
http://www.formula-carp.com/images/FormulaCarp/Products/Pellet/DNA-Bucket.jpg You could try...He's on twitter, but your question might just fall through the cracks.
http://twitter.com/doctorkarl

[robertkd]

not really, I have time for Dr Karl, but some of the puerile questions asked by wanna-bees that phone in,.. I say your question could/should get an airing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA

[Jaar-Gilon]

I always thought Bringham Young was an ironically hilarious name for the bloke that took over from Joseph Smith as the head of the Morons!! Almost as funny as the story of Moronism itself.

[robertkd]

no what's funnier is people actually believed his book of morons :rolleyes:

[atheist_angel]

Yeah, given the fact that all the Mormons I've met, subscribe to the young earth concept...I don't know what to think when I see them promote science. I find it to be a little weird.

[c2009]

no what's funnier is people actually believed his book of morons :rolleyes:

Indeed. Frankly, even a moron *should* be able to sense the business about the book of mormon is made up.

I don't know which is sadder, the mormons or the JWs: the mormons have the book of mormon, the JWs have their three supposed "second comings" (read up on the history of the JWs, it's hilarious).

As an aside, if you ever want a laugh, take a look here (http://www.abhota.info/end1.htm). A (long) list of the ends of the world that have been predicted over the years... I once found a a somewhat more exhaustive one

[robertkd]

oh and here I am thinking any of the xian/is lamb fairy tails would be happy with one second coming.

So my question is how long before they actually work out it ain't going to happen.

As for science in the US and here as well as many other places they teach pretty much what they want.

If you go to the BYU site it says it (the uni) retains it's endorsement because it has a recognised religious body certifying it's curriculum,.... what dribble :eek:

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

This one? LINKY (http://www.jesusallaboutlife.com/2009/02/09/the-late-jesus-christ/).That's a very accurate domain name there ;)

I must say I can easily predict the apocalypse. Don't listen to those weirdos there. They are imposters.

I predict that the apocalypse will always be tomorrow.
The accuracy of this phrase will not change over time ;)

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

This one? LINKY (http://www.jesusallaboutlife.com/2009/02/09/the-late-jesus-christ/).BAHAHA1910 CE – Many believed Halley’s Comet was the sign of the End of the World. Some even claimed that the comet was poisonous and took “comet pills” to protect themselves