SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times Wednesday 01 July 2026, 14:39 UTC By K. R. Callaway 1 min read

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From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

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SpudCell: The first synthetic cell with a complete cell cycle Overview Prof. Kate Adamala and her team at the University of Minnesota have built SpudCell, a cell-like system constructed entirely from known chemical components that can perform a complete cell cycle. The system contains 36 purified enzymes, a 90,000 base pair genome spread across nine separate DNA molecules, and a lipid membrane. SpudCell is able to grow, replicate its genome, divide, and undergo selection and competition...

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SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

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