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University of Minnesota creates SpudCell, a synthetic life-mimicking construct

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have unveiled SpudCell, a synthetic construct built entirely from chemicals. It is designed to replicate key life processes, including consumption, growth, genetic replication, and cell division. Although SpudCell is not classified as a living organism, it marks a significant milestone in the field of synthetic biology. The development is prompting scientists to revisit fundamental questions about what defines life. It also opens doors to potential engineering of biological systems for a wide range of future applications.

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