Scientists urge halt to research on dangerous mirror bacteria due to health risks

A group of 38 scientists has called for a halt to research on "mirror bacteria," a synthetic life form that could pose serious health risks. These bacteria, made of mirrored biological molecules, could evade human immune systems and cause severe infections. Professor Gregory Winter, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist, warned that mirror bacteria could block blood vessels and prevent wound healing. He stated that creating vaccines against these bacteria would likely be impossible due to their unique structure. Currently, the technology to create mirror life is still in early development and would require significant time and resources. Experts emphasize that while the risks are theoretical, the potential consequences of mirror bacteria escaping into the environment could be devastating.