So I recently found out about a form of artificial life that is being tested called "silicon life." The theory is that the silicon atom is very similar to the carbon atom which is the foundation of sentient life, leading them to believe that it may be possible to use silicon to create artificial life, however there are complications they are trying to overcome. Has anyone else heard of this, and if so, what are your opinions on it??

See reply #22 on the "Living metal cell" thread.