The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to ...

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

The DNA in a single cup of water can track wildlife, monitor pollution and survey pathogens in waterways and their ...

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

The lab-made cell can grow, copy its DNA, and divide but cannot survive independently or be considered fully alive, ...

To counter the rising cost of home repairs, a growing number of homeowners are buying home warranties, which cover appliances, HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing and other household systems. CNBC ...

What do you call an organism with no evolutionary ancestors? SpudCell, apparently ...