Scientists build a synthetic cell that grows, divides and replicates DNA using only non-living chemical components.

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

A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really a living organism – yet ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to create a functional paracord cell phone holster with this easy DIY tutorial. Discover useful knotting techniques and smart design ideas to build a durable and convenient everyday carry ...

Five years ago, scientists watched in wonder as synthetic bacteria grew and split into daughter cells. The bacteria’s extremely stripped-down genome still supported its entire life cycle. It was a ...

Breast cancer can recur years after initial treatment due to reactivation of dormant tumor cells. Understanding how these cells exit dormancy is crucial for preventing relapse. We investigated HES1, a ...

The researchers, led by chemistry professor Zan Luthey-Schulten at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, present their findings in the journal Cell. In two videos, researchers describe the work ...

The team simulated a living cell at nanoscale resolution and recapitulated how every molecule within that cell behaved over the course of a full cell cycle. The work took many years: vast computer ...

CAMBRIDGE, England & DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cycle Group Holdings Limited (“Cycle”) is delighted to announce it has completed the acquisition of NASDAQ-listed Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ...

Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) is when you have a high number of identical B cells, under 5,000 per microliter, for at least 3 months. It usually causes no symptoms or need for active treatment ...