I am creating artificial life, declares US gene pioneer

"Craig Venter, the controversial DNA researcher involved in the race to decipher the human genetic code, has built a synthetic chromosome out of laboratory chemicals and is poised to announce the creation of...

Wanna play GOD? Experts believe artificial life is likely in three to ten years

"Experts expect an announcement within three to 10 years from someone in the now little-known field of "wet artificial life." "It's going to be a big deal and everybody's going to know about it," said Mark Bedau, chief operating officer of ProtoLife of Venice, Italy, one of...

Play Avatar Based Games on Your Mobile

The innovative mobile game "America's Next Top Model" lets avatars - or virtual characters - live on user's cell phones, will be available in the U.S. immediately and shortly thereafter in Hong Kong and in many other countries as well

Japanese develop 'female' android

Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet devised - a "female" android called Repliee Q1. She has flexible silicone for skin rather than hard plastic, and a number of sensors and motors to allow her to turn and react in a human-like manner.

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