From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.
From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.
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Plants must accurately time flowering by integrating seasonal temperature cues to ensure reproductive success. This Review describes how two mechanisms — rapid transcriptional responses and long-term ...