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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.

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 ...

The unassuming black brick exterior hides one of Phoenix’s most wonderfully weird destinations just beyond those doors. Photo ...

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

If modern feminism’s premises are correct, this should be a moment of unmistakable triumph. Since the second-wave pioneer ...

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 ...

Ever wonder what’s happening beneath the surface of Green Lake? A closer look reveals zooplankton making daily “commutes” up ...

A new study reveals that every major mass extinction in Earth’s history follows a single repeating pattern tied to the pace ...