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For the first time, scientists have built a synthetic cell from scratch that grows, copies its DNA, and divides.

This breakthrough in synthetic biology could pave the way for new medical applications and a deeper understanding of life.

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For the first time, scientists have built a synthetic cell from scratch that grows, copies its DNA, and divides. This breakthrough in synthetic biology could pave the way for new medical applications and a deeper understanding of life.