What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to ...

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 ...

University of Minnesota researchers created SpudCell, the first bottom-up synthetic cell that feeds, grows, replicates DNA and divides.

Anthropic restored Claude Fable 5 globally after US export controls were lifted, adding stronger cyber safeguards and temporary access for paid users.

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

The lab-made cell can grow, copy its DNA, and divide but cannot survive independently or be considered fully alive, researchers said ...

A jellyfish no wider than a dime can do something human skin cannot. When its surface is torn, the wound can close in minutes ...

Scientists suggest that advanced aliens might not have physical bodies, challenging traditional views of extraterrestrial ...

Scientists have engineered 'SpudCell,' a lab-made system from chemicals that mimics life's core functions like growth and division. While not fully alive due to reliance on external components, this ...

The court did not bar California and 22 other states from allowing transgender athletes to take part in their chosen sports programs, as their laws provide.

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

Tsingke Biotech recently hosted the Oligonucleotide Drug Salon at the Hilton Shanghai Zhangjiang, bringing together experts from academia, biopharmaceutical companies, investment firms, and industry ...