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Synthetic biology may finally be ready to solve life's biggest mystery

New Scientist · Jul 2, 2026, 3:38 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to SpudCell, the most sophisticated attempt at creating an artificial life form yet

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