Revolutionary QM212

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physically inserting the genetic code in to E.
coli. bacteria, the researchers had a large batch of a new compound which
they named QM212. When copper was added to this new batch, it binded with
the metal-ion binding sight, decreasing the fluorescent emissions.

Applications:
The human immune system already uses similar antibodies for similar
tasks. Natural antibodies conform to the shape of foreign bodies and bind
to the outer surface. They then release enzymes to break down the
substance. In the experiment, c opper acted as the foreign body while
QM212 was the antibody.

One application of this process could be used by the military. The
military, utilizing bio-chemical tools, could engineer an antibody which
binds with nerve gas and splits each molecule. This could be accomplished
by first of all searching t he Brookhaven database for a proper antibody.
Then, using large mainframe computers, one can manipulate models of the
antibody and create a binding ...

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