The cells made in Kate Adamala’s lab at the University of Minnesota are, in her own words, “wimpy” and “helpless”. They have ...

Scientists from the University of Minnesota say they have created the first-ever synthetic cell built entirely from scratch, ...

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 ...

From a permanent cell phone ban to more recess time, new Oklahoma laws will impact students and teachers this July.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...

Some of the laws are technical or budget-related. Others could be more noticeable for families, drivers, students, pet owners ...

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a ...

Males of the species Drosophila melanogaster pack thousands of almost two-millimeter-long sperm cells into significantly smaller storage organs. A new study reveals how they move in an orderly manner ...

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...

"One Year Later, Three States Stronger" program will examine lessons learned from Florida's first year into their pioneering stem cell law and provide physicians from other states an insight of ...