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What do you call an organism with no evolutionary ancestors? SpudCell, apparently ...

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In this case, the gene encoding T7 RNA polymerase was added to the SpudCell genome, and it was made by those artificial cells ...

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

The America250 time capsule will hold dozens of historical treasures. Avoiding dampness and other dangers requires lots of ...

A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really ...

Apple’s EU Siri AI delay shows how Europe’s DMA is turning personal assistants into the next platform-control fight for iPhone users today.

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 ...

At an event for pharmaceutical executives, biotech founders, and researchers yesterday, Anthropic announced Claude Science, a ...

If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won’t cover it, you have options.