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They Created a Cell That’s Almost Alive. What to Do With It Now?

NYT Science Wednesday 14 October 2026, 14:00 UTC By Carl Zimmer 1 min read
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SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused.

SpudCells may one day produce new medicines and materials. But first scientists have to improve them — and make sure they aren’t misused.
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