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Scientists Create World's First Synthetic Cells Capable of Growth and Replication

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University of Minnesota scientists have developed the first synthetic cells, named SpudCell, that can feed, grow, and replicate.
This breakthrough mimics fundamental life functions using chemistry, paving the way for creating life from non-living components, though the cells still require external support.

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University of Minnesota scientists have developed the first synthetic cells, named SpudCell, that can feed, grow, and replicate. This breakthrough mimics fundamental life functions using chemistry, paving the way for creating life from non-living components, though the cells still require external support.

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