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jcrabapple @jcrabapple@dmv.community
· 3mo ago
Scientists built a cell from scratch for the first time. It feeds, grows, replicates its DNA, and divides. Called SpudCell. 36 genes, 90K base pairs, 150-200 molecules. Not alive (can't make ribosomes, can't evolve, needs constant feeding) but it's the first complete cell cycle from entirely non-living components. https://www.quantamagazine.org/for-the-first-time-a-cell-built-from-scratch-grows-and-divides-20260701/ #syntheticbiology #science #biology
For the First Time, a Cell Built From Scratch Grows and Divides | Quanta Magazine
Quanta Magazine

For the First Time, a Cell Built From Scratch Grows and Divides | Quanta Magazine

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 lab.

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br00t4c @br00t4c@mastodon.social
· 3mo ago
STAT+: Synthetic biology researchers think they've made a cell. Is it alive? #SyntheticBiology #LabToLife #BioEngineering #ScientificInnovation #SyntheticCell https://www.statnews.com/2026/07/01/synthethic-biology-researcher-announce-creation-spud-cells/?utm_campaign=rss
Synthetic biology researchers think they’ve made a cell. Is it alive?
STAT

Synthetic biology researchers think they’ve made a cell. Is it alive?

Researchers have created what they say may count as the first synthetic cell, and have started a public benefit corporation to share the technology with

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