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Researchers at the University of Minnesota, led by associate professor Kate Adamala, have developed synthetic cells called SpudCells that can feed, grow, and divide. This breakthrough suggests potential applications in creating sustainable materials and reducing reliance on petrochemicals, although the cells are not yet considered alive due to their limitations.
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota, led by associate professor Kate Adamala, have developed synthetic cells called SpudCells that can feed, grow, and divide. This breakthrough suggests potential applications in creating sustainable materials and reducing reliance on petrochemicals, although the cells are not yet considered alive due to their limitations.
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