A tiny bubble of lipids, enzymes and DNA has done something biologists have chased for years: it carried out a full cycle of ...

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 say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

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

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...

There is growing demand for smart materials that can change their physical properties in response to various external stimuli ...

What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to ...

Going full-synthetic can mean better engine protection and cold-weather performance at a higher price, but it may not be a ...