
36 bacterial genes power a self-replication prototype, but regulators still say “not alive.”
A partly self-replicating cell prototype uses existing genes, yet it stops short of a fully living organism.
By Maha Al-Juhani·· 3 min

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A partly self-replicating cell prototype uses existing genes, yet it stops short of a fully living organism.

A complete cycle of growth and genetic replication in a dish pushes synthetic life closer to practical drug, food, and fuel use.