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This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

The synthetic cell, nicknamed SpudCell, that can take in nutrients, grow, copy its DNA and divide into daughter cells.

Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala said the discovery is a “holy grail” in engineering biology because engineered cells could ...

Scientists build a synthetic cell that grows, divides and replicates DNA using only non-living chemical components.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...

Two diamonds formed 700 kilometers below the Earth's surface reveal a life-giving synchronicity between shifting continents ...

Veterinary and entomology experts break down the biology of ALHT "explosions" and provide a roadmap for managing theileriosis ...

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and ...