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

From simple chemicals to a cell-like system that grows and reproduces, researchers have crossed a major milestone. The ...

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

Scientists claim they have developed world’s first man-made cell that can eat and grow - It was built from non-living ...

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that can feed, grow and replicate like a natural cell.

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 ...

SpudCell can feed, divide, and even outcompete its siblings. It's not truly alive, its creator tells us, but it could still transform the bioengineering world ...

A Korean research team has developed a new viral vector technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of next-generation cell and gene therapies known as CAR immune cell therapies, ...

South Korean researchers have developed an automated, modular cell-free protein synthesis platform that slashes preparation ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota say they have built thefirst synthetic cell made entirely from non-living chemical ...

Learn how SpudCell, a synthetic cell built from chemical parts, can grow, divide, copy its DNA, and bring life-like behavior ...