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Scientists Create Synthetic Cell Capable of Eating, Growing, and Dividing

A team of researchers has successfully created a synthetic cell that can consume nutrients, grow, and divide

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Key Points

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The synthetic cell uses PURE to translate DNA into proteins

The cell's ability to divide is a key characteristic of living organisms

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The cell was created using a liposome, a small bubble of fat, and a protein-making system called PURE

This breakthrough could lead to a better understanding of how living cells work and potentially new discoveries in biology

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3 words

liposome

a small vesicle made of lipid molecules

PURE

a system that helps translate DNA into proteins

proteins

complex molecules that perform a wide range of functions in living organisms

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