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

The human-made cells show many hallmarks of life, but they can't make all their necessary internal structures or divide for ...

In this case, the gene encoding T7 RNA polymerase was added to the SpudCell genome, and it was made by those artificial cells ...

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 ...

A rapid synthesis method could speed discovery of cheaper, multi-metal catalysts for fuel cells, batteries, and other clean ...

Scientists have developed a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease by turning ordinary brain cells into powerful plaque-clearing machines. Instead of requiring frequent antibody ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (aHSCT), pursued for decades as a potential cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), is associated in the modern era with a high potential for ...

One of the hindrances to large-scale solar adoption, especially in cities, is where to install the chunky panels. Rooftops? Skyscraper walls? Vast open spaces that dense urban centers barely have in ...

A system once tied to DNA organization in cyanobacteria has evolved into a structure that shapes the cell itself. This shift reveals how evolution can turn old biological tools into entirely new ...

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method to predict cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data from individual cells. Survival analysis is ...