Scientists Built an Almost-Living Cell from Scratch. It Could Show Us How Life First Emerged.
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have created 'SpudCells,' synthetic cells capable of division, marking a milestone in understanding abiogenesis. While not alive, these minimal cells provide a platform to study how life may have emerged from non-living chemical processes.
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This research offers a simplified model to test theories about the origins of life, bridging the gap between chemistry and biology.
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