University of Minnesota researchers create synthetic 'SpudCells' with designer DNA
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The Economist
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Scientists at the University of Minnesota have created "SpudCells" — synthetic cells with no evolutionary ancestors that contain seven loops of designer DNA. These cells are described as "wimpy" and "helpless" by researcher Kate Adamala, lacking their own metabolism and depending entirely on a controlled environment. They can only follow programmed instructions for growth and reproduction, representing a step towards lab-made life.
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Twitter / XUniversity of Minnesota researchers create synthetic 'SpudCells' with designer DNAeconomist.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe cells made in Kate Adamala's lab at the University of Minnesota are, in her own words, 'wimpy' and 'helpless'.
They have no metabolism, instead depending on a bespoke environment for nearly everything they need.
They do nothing but follow the programmes for growth and reproduction written into their seven loops of designer DNA.
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