Scientists have warned of the risks of creating a synthesis of mirror images of existing bacterial molecules.
Mirror bacteria appear to be able to bypass many immune mechanisms.
They are potentially dangerous because they can cause fatal infections in humans, animals and plants, the Science article emphasizes.
According to the researchers, the synthesis of mirror bacteria has become realistic if minor obstacles are removed.
The appearance of mirror bacteria in nature is unlikely. Scientists say that the only way they can appear is in a laboratory.
Currently, there are methods that allow the creation of degradation-resistant mirror bacteria.
However, there is no convincing evidence yet that such organisms are safe, so scientists do not recommend taking risks by creating them.
Author: Elena Gutyro
