'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life
University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.
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Minnesota 'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life The University of Minnesota's lab-built system was assembled entirely from nonliving components By Greg Wehner Fox News Published July 2, 2026 8:33pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they have built the most life-like synthetic cell yet, creating a laboratory-made system assembled entirely from nonliving components that can grow, replicate its genetic material, divide and even pass beneficial traits to future generations.
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