For the First Time, a Cell Built From Scratch Grows and Divides
Yasemin Saplakoglu / quantamagazine - 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. The post For the First Time, a Cell Built From Scra…
AI Summary: Scientists have for the first time built a synthetic cell from scratch that completes a full life cycle — growing and dividing in the lab. The milestone demonstrates control over core cellular processes, opening doors for bespoke biomanufacturing and disease modelling, while reviving familiar ethical and biosafety questions. Yes, it’s breathtaking — and yes, we should probably be cautious.
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