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

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 breakthrough in synthetic biology.

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 ...

What if the mechanical properties of a cell could be programmed like the components of a machine? Researchers at the ...

Their bodies and their genomes were built in the lab from scratch, each molecule specified precisely. According to John Glass ...

The cells lining skin capillaries are constantly sending each other messages—tiny pulses of calcium that help regulate blood flow, sense physical forces and keep vessel walls intact. Scientists have ...

A research team in Korea has developed a vaccine technology that delivers long-lasting immune protection from a single dose ...

Collagen creams applied to the skin do not absorb well, so they are less effective than supplements taken by mouth. Made of hydrolyzed collagen peptides: These sup ...

About 60% of IVF attempts fail. Fertility clinics offer a long list of tests and procedures purported to boost their ...