While mirror bacteria may sound like a fun time, a group of 40 renowned scientists conclude it is probably not worth the risk.

"Mirror bacteria" being developed in labs could be a looming risk to the health of humanity, scientists have warned. These hypothetical organisms get their name from how their molecules would face the ...

A group of 38 top scientists spanning disciplines from synthetic biology to planetary sciences has issued a stark warning: the creation of “mirror bacteria”—organisms whose molecular structures are ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Mirror, mirror on the wall--look inside the one at the Exploratorium, and you'll see some pretty astounding optical tricks. Designed to be part of a flight simulator, a small ...

Mirror bacteria and microbes are synthetic lifeforms made to reflect existing life on Earth. They could serve as tools to treat diseases, but some scientists are concerned about potentially ...