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hixchem t1_ira4ptp wrote

We can, though the technology is already in place to just give a batch of e. Coli a chain of DNA to code and let it do the work for us.

You can actually order protein sequences from a company and get it shipped to you in a few days, iirc.

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ebix t1_iraajnk wrote

Definitely not a few days. Maybe a few weeks. Shortest turn around I'm aware of for just DNA is 2-4 weeks for whole genes, and for proteins are going to be maybe a week on top of that at a bare minimum.

Source: I work in this area :)

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