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World's first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering

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University of Minnesota
World's first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created 'SpudCell,' the world's first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle built from non-living chemical components. This breakthrough demonstrates that fundamental biological functions like growth and replication can be achieved through chemistry alone.

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This development could revolutionize biological engineering and provide new tools for solving complex medical and environmental challenges.

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