Scientists Develop First Artificial Cell from Scratch

Researchers in the US have announced the development of a synthetic cell that can feed, grow, and multiply like a natural cell. The team, led by synthetic biologist Prof. Kate Adamala from the University of Minnesota, has created a cell that can feed, grow, and multiply in a way similar to a natural cell. The researchers have named the cell 'SpudCell' and believe it could be a significant milestone in the field of synthetic biology. The team notes that the artificial cell is more similar in structure to a simple bacterium than to a plant or animal cell. The cell, which is composed of approximately 150 to 200 molecules, was able to grow and divide for about five generations under the right conditions. However, the team emphasizes that this cell is still a primitive and fragile prototype.