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Why Is The World's First Synthetic Cell A Major Scientific Milestone

Researchers believe the technology could eventually support breakthroughs in medicine, carbon capture, chemical manufacturing and cancer treatment

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Scientists have developed a synthetic cell from nonliving chemical components that can feed, grow and replicate, marking a major milestone in synthetic biology, reported by CNN.

The research was led by Kate Adamala and her team at the University of Minnesota, who created a prototype called SpudCell.

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According to the report, the artificial cell is far simpler than a natural cell and currently survives for only a few generations. It is not considered living life but represents an important step toward understanding how life functions.

Researchers believe the technology could eventually support breakthroughs in medicine, carbon capture, chemical manufacturing and cancer treatment. The report said SpudCell can be engineered because scientists know every chemical component used to build it.

Independent experts described the achievement as a significant advance, while noting the research has not yet undergone peer review. Scientists also stressed that the prototype poses no known biosafety threat in its current form.

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