Bioengineering

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A glowing, complex synthetic cell named SpudCell at the center of a futuristic laboratory, representing the breakthrough in engineered life.

What is Synthetic Life and Why Does It Matter for Our Future?

Scientists have engineered a cell, dubbed SpudCell, that embodies most characteristics of life, blurring the lines between natural and artificial existence, The New York Times reports.

David Grossman·July 8, 2026