Artificial cell manages a few rounds of cell division

According to Ars Technica, researchers have created an artificial cell capable of dividing—a notable achievement in synthetic biology. The cells completed several rounds of division, though the system required substantial engineering materials to sustain the process. It's a step toward understanding how to engineer cellular life from scratch, even as significant challenges remain in achieving the self-sufficiency that natural cells demonstrate.

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