The lab-made cell can grow, copy its DNA, and divide but cannot survive independently or be considered fully alive, ...

Few ideas command more universal agreement than the belief that children must be protected. Across cultures, religions, and ...

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

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 ...

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

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

We’re just beginning to decode this faint optical “signature of life” and what it could reveal about health, disease, and the ...

Research has revealed how bacteria rely on circadian clocks to control the spread of their multicellular colonies. The ...