Scientists build a synthetic cell that grows, divides and replicates DNA using only non-living chemical components.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a breakthrough in synthetic biology.

From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

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Microsoft is so keen to help you deploy AI agents, it's building its own version of OpenClaw — and a new agentic OS based on Android rather than Windows. CEO Satya Nadella doubled down on AI agents ...

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Affordability was a theme of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Among other things, that meant talking about electricity prices. Trump promised on the campaign trail ...

The former creative director of one of gaming's most influential stealth franchises, Splinter Cell, has suggested that advancements in lighting and shadow have made it more difficult than ever for the ...