Synthetic Cells to Sell Synthetic Biology

According to Nautilus, researchers claim a breakthrough in synthetic biology — they've created what they're calling the first human-made cell. But here's the catch: they now have to answer a question that's tougher than the engineering itself. Is it actually alive? The answer might depend on how you define life.

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