Making cells build nano-machines

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Microorganisms can be engineered to produce proteins through recombinant DNA techniques, such as using plasmids, which allows for the translation of specific proteins. Some of these proteins, like enzymes and chaperones, can function as nano-machines. However, the discussion raises uncertainty about the ability to manipulate microorganisms to create inorganic nano-objects or nano-machines. Further insights or experiments on this topic are sought from the community.
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Is it possible to make microorganism create nano-objects or nano-machines? Any known experiment?

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We can make microorganisms create proteins by placing their genetic code in a recombinant DNA molecule (typically a plasmid) and induce the bacteria to translate that protein. Some proteins can of course can be considered nano machines, such as enzymes and chaperones. But I'm not sure if we can coax the microorganism to make something inorganic. Maybe somebody else does??
 

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