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Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that can feed, grow and replicate like a natural cell.

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Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...