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Scientists have built a synthetic cell that can feed, grow, copy its DNA, and divide.

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University of Minnesota

Who
Scientists at the University of Minnesota
What
Scientists have built a synthetic cell that can feed, grow, copy its DNA, and divide.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:56:00 GMT · 2h 37m ago
Where
University of Minnesota ·
Why
To create life in a lab.
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This development represents a significant step towards the creation of artificial life in a laboratory setting. It could have implications for synthetic biology and our understanding of fundamental life processes.

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