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Scientists have created the first synthetic cell built entirely from scratch and observed it go through an entire life cycle, including reproduction.

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University of Minnesota

Who
Scientists from the University of Minnesota
What
Scientists have created the first synthetic cell built entirely from scratch and observed it go through an entire life cycle, including reproduction.
When
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:01:36 GMT · 2h 14m ago
Where
University of Minnesota ·
Why
To create a synthetic cell from scratch.
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This marks a significant advancement in synthetic biology, potentially opening new avenues for research and applications in medicine and biotechnology.

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