Published: Jul 02, 2026, 22:57 IST | Updated: Jul 02, 2026, 22:57 IST
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created SpudCell, the world's first fully synthetic cell built entirely from non-living chemical components. It feeds, grows, copies its own DNA and divides across multiple generations, completing a full life cycle that scientists have tried to replicate for decades. We break down what SpudCell is, how it was built, and why this breakthrough may be the most significant moment in the history of biology.