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 ...

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed what they describe as the world’s ...

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

A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really ...

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

When engineers set out to build a DIY thermal imaging camera, they usually resort to expensive microbolometer arrays or cheap ...

Raina Penchansky and Ali Berman on helping human creators in the age of AI ...

Nearly 100 new laws taking effect July 1 are drawing particular attention for their potential impact on daily life across Florida.

On July 4, 2026, a time capsule filled with memorabilia will be buried in front of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall to be uncovered 250 years in the future. To withstand the centuries, it’s designed ...

A super-resolution image of SpudCell’s liposomes with an encapsulated genome and active protein expression. Photograph: Orion Venero/Adamala Lab A tiny blob in a dish has pushed one of biology’s ...