This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

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 at the University of Minnesota say they've made the first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle, a major ...

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

Plant molecular biology is the study of the molecular basis of plant life. It is particularly concerned with the processes by which the information encoded in the genome is manifested as structures, ...

A review summarizes the emerging field of dye-enabled in vivo optical tissue clearing, encompassing its fundamental physical mechanisms, engineering design principles, and diverse biological and ...