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A major transition in evolution is the shift from asexual to sexual reproduction in early organisms. But why would a yeast ...

Scientists have created the world’s first man-made cell that can eat, grow and reproduce. Called SpudCell, it is the work of ...

In an interview, synthetic biologist Peter Carr explains research on synthetic cells, their potential benefits and hazards, ...

Scientists have built a synthetic cell from nonliving chemical components that can feed, grow, and reproduce similarly to a ...

The airwaves are crackling this week with news of the first synthetic cell, constructed and cultured by researchers from the ...

From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

We used to think post-menopausal ovaries sat inert in the body, but evidence from mice suggests they may instead turn into an ...

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

"We’re hoping we’re really starting the true age of bioeconomy, enabling technology that will let people engineer biology." ...

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

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 ...