Synthetic cell marks new step toward artificial life – researchers

New synthetic cells tiptoe toward creating life

New synthetic cells tiptoe toward creating life

Scientists Build the First Synthetic Cell That Can Grow, Divide and Compete

University of Minnesota scientists say a synthetic cell called SpudCell, built entirely from non-living chemical components, has completed a full biological life cycle for the first time, growing, replicating its DNA and dividing into daughter cells without starting from any living organism.

Scientists just created the most lifelike cell ever made in a lab — here's what it could accomplish

Scientists just created the most lifelike cell ever made in a lab — here's what it could accomplish

Scientists BUILD a cell from scratch: Synthetic organism can feed, grow, copy its DNA and divide in world-first breakthrough

Scientists BUILD a cell from scratch: Synthetic organism can feed, grow, copy its DNA and divide in world-first breakthrough

What is 'SpudCell'? Arguably the greatest bioengineering feat yet

A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really a living organism – yet

Scientists Create First Synthetic Cell

This is kind of wild. CBS News, Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've made the first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle, a major breakthrough that could lead to innovation in the medicine and engineering fields. Called SpudCell — a play on the first space satellite Sputnik — it is made entirely from chemical components but can grow, divide and replicate. Quanta Magazine explains: For the very first time, biologists packed nonliving components into a cell-like membrane, piece by piece, and witnessed the bag of molecules start to behave like life. The lab-made synthetic cell grew, replicated its DNA, and divided, demonstrating the basic functions of a cell cycle. It’s “an impressive step,” said Jack Szostak (opens a new tab), who studies the origins of life at the University of Chicago and was not involved in the research. “I don’t know of any other effort to put together an artificial cell from biological components that has progressed so far.” read more

'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life

University of Minnesota researchers say SpudCell is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.

A synthetic cell grew, copied its DNA, and split in two

A synthetic cell built from scratch — no living components, just liposomes, DNA, and 36 commercial enzymes standing in for protein synthesis — grew, copied its own DNA, and split into two, according to Quanta's report on this synthetic-cell milestone: the first time researchers have watched an artificial cell complete a full division cycle. — Read the rest The post A synthetic cell grew, copied its DNA, and split in two appeared first on Boing Boing.

Scientists Build Fully Synthetic Life Form That Can Eat and Reproduce

We’re hoping we’re really starting the true age of bioeconomy, enabling technology that will let people engineer biology. The post Scientists Build Fully Synthetic Life Form That Can Eat and Reproduce appeared first on Futurism.

Scientists Build First Synthetic Cell And Plunge Into A New World For Medicine

Scientists at the University of Minnesota just did something huge: they built a cell completely from scratch using non-living materials — and it can actually act alive. The project, called SpudCell, comes from the College of Biological Sciences, led by Associate Professors Kate Adamala and Aaron Engelhart. In the past, scientists could only copy one ...

New effort will get genome sequences for entire Endangered Species list

Colossal Biosciences will be biobanking tissues from all of them as well.

Hidden inner ear cells may hold key to restoring hearing

The Tel Aviv University research highlights the nature of cells that can participate in the regeneration process,” said David Sprinzak, one of the study’s authors.

Candel Therapeutics: An Overlooked Late-Stage Biotech With Real Potential

Candel Therapeutics: An Overlooked Late-Stage Biotech With Real Potential

Revolution Medicines Is Up Nearly 140% in 2026. Is the Hot Biotech Stock Still a Buy?

The company recently wowed investors with clinical trial results.

Scientists built a cell from scratch that eats, divides and evolves. They just won’t call it alive

Scientists in Minnesota have built a cell from scratch. It can feed, grow, and divide, and it competes with its own offspring. Its makers do not claim it is alive. But the line between chemistry and biology just got a lot thinner. The team at the University of Minnesota calls its creation SpudCell, and says [] This story continues at The Next Web

Bio-Techne expands AI-engineered protein portfolio for cell therapy

Bio-Techne expands AI-engineered protein portfolio for cell therapy

Melanoma's secret to cheating death has finally been revealed

Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery by discovering the missing genetic ingredient that helps melanoma cells become effectively immortal. The breakthrough could open the door to new treatments aimed at disrupting one of cancer's most important survival strategies.

Mark Zuckerberg wore a $2 million vintage watch from the 1950s that tracks the cycles of the moon

Mark Zuckerberg, adorned with a vintage Rolex Stelline, articulates the pivotal role of AI in transforming medical research. His Biohub initiative emphasizes combating human illnesses through sophisticated computer models. The Stelline, a rare and coveted collector's watch, is valued in the millions, reflecting Zuckerberg's refined taste in luxury timepieces, paralleling his push for technological progress in health.

Sunday Science: This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It’s Manmade.

Sunday Science: This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It’s Manmade. Ira Sun, 07/05/2026 - 23:42

Scientists Say They've Made Cells That Feed, Grow and Reproduce, Bringing Them One Step Closer to Building Life From Scratch

The human-made cells show many hallmarks of life, but they can't make all their necessary internal structures or divide for that many generations

New stem cell research offers hope for Parkinson’s treatment

New stem cell research offers hope for Parkinson’s treatment

AI could help vital plants win ‘race against extinction’: botanists

Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open a ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data.

An artificial cell with a full lifecycle has been created for the first time

SpudCell can feed, divide, and even outcompete its siblings. It's not truly alive, its creator tells us, but it could still transform the bioengineering world

Teknologi sel stem Switzerland perkukuh inovasi anti-penuaan tempatan

PUTRAJAYA: Kerjasama strategik antara syarikat bioteknologi Switzerland, Mibelle Biochemistry dan NovaBio CellTech Sdn. Bhd. dijangka menjadi pemangkin kepada pembangunan produk kesihatan berasaskan teknologi sel stem tumbuhan di Malaysia, sekali gus memperluaskan amalan penjagaan kesihatan secara pencegahan serta konsep regenerative longevity atau kelanjutan usia yang sihat. Pengasas Mibelle Biochemistry, Dr. Fred Zulli berkata, syarikatnya menjadi perintis ... Read more The post Teknologi sel stem Switzerland perkukuh inovasi anti-penuaan tempatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

I’d Rather Risk Cancer Than See AI Move This Fast

On a fall afternoon 15 years ago, I met an idealistic researcher outside a Stanford coffee shop to discuss our shared dream: using AI to detect cancer. He had wiry hair, a penchant for talking with his hands, and a reputation for brilliance. He worked at a research lab that developed early screens for cancer; []

World's first cell‑rejuvenating therapy given to patient

A Boston company treated its first patient with a therapy intended to allow aging optic nerve cells to behave as though they were young again. The experimental treatment by Life Biosciences will deliver three distinct genetic edits to regenerate ...

Study: Biological Age of Muscle Cells May Predict Mortality Risk

(NaturalNews) A study published in Nature Medicine has found that the biological age of individual cell types, particularly muscle cells, may be a strong predictor ...

Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones

Researchers decoded how bacteria naturally produce multiple anti-cancer drug variants, a Nature Communications finding that could accelerate development of improved cancer therapies.

AI is the next major biodefense tech priority

Artificial intelligence is changing how biological threats can be created, detected, and countered. The post AI is the next major biodefense tech priority appeared first on Atlantic Council.

PBS, BBC Set New ‘Nova’ Evolution Science Series Tracing ‘The Epic Journey of Life’ (EXCLUSIVE)

PBS science strand “Nova” is set to explore the “epic journey of life” in a new series about evolution. “Nova: Evolution” is a five-part series from the GBH documentary unit together with the BBC and BBC Studios, which will trace the development of life from a single ancient cell into the many species alive today. []

Australian team develops soft robotic heart

Researchers in Australia have developed a soft robotic replica of the human heart that can accurately mimic a range of cardiovascular diseases, providing a powerful new platform for studying heart conditions and testing next-generation medical devices, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

Reinventing the zipper

With an adaptable fastener designed at CSAIL, pitching a tent or adjusting the cast for a broken bone could be almost as easy as zipping your coat. The researchers, led by associate professor Stefanie Mueller, were inspired by an abandoned prototype for a three-sided zipper that William Freeman, PhD ’92 (now an MIT professor), patented

[Best Brand] Miracell wins FDA clearance for stem cell processing system

STEM CELL PROCESSING SYSTEM MIRACELL SMART M-CELL Stem cell technology firm Miracell has secured clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its integrated cell-processing system, marking a significant milestone in the company's efforts to expand its presence in the global regenerative medicine market. The FDA approved the system comprising the Smart M-Cell cell concentration device, the BSC blood kit and the BmSC bone marrow kit in April. This FDA clearance comes as Smart M-Cell demo