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Encoding Messages In Bacteria

Posted by samzenpus on from the secret-cells dept.

sciencehabit writes "Researchers have invented a new form of secret messaging using bacteria that make glowing proteins only under certain conditions. In addition to being useful to spies, the new technique could also allow companies to encode secret identifiers into crops, seeds, or other living commodities."

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  1. Can see the headline now by nirgle · · Score: 5, Funny

    Two million pounds of meat recalled due to high levels of profanity... more at 11pm.