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What is 'SpudCell'? Arguably the greatest bioengineering feat yet
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What is 'SpudCell'? Arguably the greatest bioengineering feat yet

New Scientist · Jul 1, 2026, 9:08 PM

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

A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really a living organism – yet

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