BTW, I heard they were on there way to encoding there own bacteria using RNA (primitive version of DNA, now used as a messenger for DNA), and also, technically you really couldnt instantly transport an atom... the atoms characteristics yes (as all the articles posted are saying) the matter it self, I dont think so. It might be possible to somehow transport matter at a very fast speed though (as in the 'hated' startrek transportation {lol @ jeffery}).
Have fun debatin!