Ars Technica3d agoScienceUnited States
Scientists Develop Artificial Cells That Can Feed, Grow, and Divide
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- Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created artificial cells, dubbed "SpudCells," that can import nutrients, grow, and divide, mimicking basic life functions.
- While highly engineered and dependent on external support, these cells offer a new model for studying the origin of life and minimalistic life forms.
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created artificial cells, dubbed "SpudCells," that can import nutrients, grow, and divide, mimicking basic life functions. While highly engineered and dependent on external support, these cells offer a new model for studying the origin of life and minimalistic life forms.
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