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

Researchers have developed a way to program human cells to perform calculations and make autonomous decisions, similar to how ...

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

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

A gastrointestinal oncologist told Newsweek that the early-stage findings are a “major step forward” in targeting colon ...

A computer model developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers significantly enhances the ability of scientists to detect communication between cells, according to a new study published in ...

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