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

NY Times · Jul 1, 2026, 2:39 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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

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