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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 built SpudCell, a synthetic cell that grows, divides, and passes DNA to offspring from non-living parts.
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Scientists at the University of Minnesota have created synthetic cells that mimic essential behaviours of living cells, ...
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have achieved what researchers are calling a genuine milestone in synthetic biology ...
The pursuit of a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B (HBV) has been marked by periods of optimism, disappointment, and, more recently, renewed hope. In this compelling feature, Bertoletti examines ...
A Vauxhall biotechnology company has discovered eight new classes of infection-fighting antimicrobial agents since 2025 – ...
In a landmark achievement for science, researchers at the University of Minnesota have successfully constructed the world’s first synthetic cell capable of performing a complete life cycle. Unlike ...