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Scientists just created the most lifelike cell ever made in a lab — here's what it could accomplish

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Marianne Guenot
Scientists just created the most lifelike cell ever made in a lab — here's what it could accomplish
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Scientists have developed "SpudCell," a synthetic cell-like platform capable of feeding, growing, and dividing, though its creator does not consider it truly "alive." This research, published as a preprint, marks a significant step toward creating artificial cells from non-living components.

SpudCell is a new cell-like platform that can feed, grow and divide like a normal cell - but it's not yet a perfect re-creation of the real thing.

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