Scientists have engineered a prototype cell containing 36 bacterial genes that demonstrates limited self-replication capabilities. This advance reflects progress in understanding synthetic cellular systems, though the cell is not yet recognized as a fully living organism.
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Scientists Create Prototype Cell with Limited Self-Replication
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“Researchers have developed a prototype cell incorporating 36 bacterial genes that can partially replicate itself, marking a step forward in synthetic biology.”
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